Can I use my MacBook Air 2015 old extension cable with the new 140W power brick of 16" Macbook Pro?
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Resolved Can I use my 2015 MacBook Air power extension cable for my 2021 16" MacBook Pro?
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I use the extension cord from my 2008 MBP with my 2017 15” MBP power supply with no issues.
Should "work", but not sure what the cable is rated for. You might not get the fastest charging rate available.
That's alright. I am just worried about the extension harming my Mac. I don't care that much about the charging time.
BTW - you can somewhat check what it is pulling when charging by selecting About This Mac..>System Report->Power and then look at the bottom it should list the wattage the AC Charger is listed at.
The power extension cord will have absolutely no effect on the power output of your charger and will work completely fine.
Assuming you mean the connection between the power supply brick to the wall outlet:
Cables are cables. I'm using my Ti PowerBook 12" extension cable with my 2017 Macbook Air.
Cables are cables. I'm using my Ti PowerBook 12" extension cable with my 2017 Macbook Air.
Yes, thank you. I was asking about "the connection between the power supply brick to the wall outlet".
From all the comments here, it seems using an old cable would not harm my Mac, so I am glad that I won't need to buy a new one.
