Resolved Use Magsafe European AC power cord with Magsafe 2 charger?

[reismeis]

Hi,

I've been looking all over the internet but can't seem to find an answer to my question. I have a new MBPr 13inch from the US (8GB RAM, 256GB drive). Now that I'm back in Europe, I want to use my European AC power cord that belonged to my MBA (2008) Magsafe charger, with the new (American) Magsafe 2 charger that came with the new laptop, so I don't have to use an adapter to plug it in. Is this safe? Can I also use the "duckhead" European plug that was on my old Magsafe charger?

Thanks!

 

[Marty62]

IIRC the small "duck head" pull off sections are interchangeable.

Isnt the charger universal voltage with auto sense ??

... apologies if not.... so check before you plug a US psu into 220v !

M.

 

[Intell]

You can use any cord with a Magsafe.

 

[Barney63]

If I understand your question correctly, yes you can.
The charger is the same (100 to 240v) just the plug/lead is localised.
IE in the USA you get an American lead and plug head, in Europe you get the European one and in the UK you get the 3 pin variant.

Barney

 

[reismeis]

Thanks

Thanks everyone! I was asking specifically because the AC power cord belongs to the old Magsafe while my charger is the new Magsafe 2. So I guess that should be OK then!

 

[Barney63]

The power cords haven't changed functionally.

Barney

 

[alphaod]

You'll be fine.

 

[yjchua95]

IE in the USA you get an American lead and plug head, in Europe you get the European one and in the UK you get the 3 pin variant.

Barney

Wow...I must be one lucky chap. I ordered my rMBPs from the Apple online store in Malaysia (I currently live there), and in both occasions, there were 4 duck heads in the box (1 US, 1 EU and 2 UK-duck head and long extension cord).