Which Magsafe for mid 2012 15" Macbook Pro?

[subaiku]

Hi guys, my charger just blew out today. Am looking for a replacement but am confused as to which magsafe is the on that's really suitable for my Macbook. In this Apple article, it says it's the 85W L style silver connector (which is the one I had but I bought my Macbook second hand so wouldn't know if this is indeed the correct one)

Identify your Mac power adapter – Apple Support (UK)

Find out which power adapter and cable comes with your Mac laptop and how to check the wattage of a connected power adapter or display.

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But some online stores I've found say it's the T style connector instead... like this one:

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[diego.caraballo]

Hi guys, my charger just blew out today. Am looking for a replacement but am confused as to which magsafe is the on that's really suitable for my Macbook. In this Apple article, it says it's the 85W L style silver connector (which is the one I had but I bought my Macbook second hand so wouldn't know if this is indeed the correct one)

Identify your Mac power adapter – Apple Support (UK)

Find out which power adapter and cable comes with your Mac laptop and how to check the wattage of a connected power adapter or display.

support.apple.com

But some online stores I've found say it's the T style connector instead... like this one:

Chargers – Laptop, Phone, USB-C & More

Shop Flexx Memory's range of chargers, including options for laptops, phones, USB-C devices, and more. Ensure your devices stay powered with our reliable, high-quality chargers. Perfect for home, office, and travel use, providing fast and efficient charging solutions.

www.flexxmemory.co.uk

Hi!
If your Macbook Pro has a DVD/CD slot on the right you need a Magsafe 1 power adapter, 85W.
L or T style are available for this model and both works the same way.

Apple also released a MBP 2012 machine with retina display that uses the Magsafe 2 power adapter, and that could cause confusion since both Mac are from the same year.

 

[DeltaMac]

Just to clarify -- the 2012 MBPro (with an optical drive) shipped with a T-style originally, and the L-style was released later. I think new-in-the-box was only the T-style. Either will work, as the connector and the power adapter work exactly the same.
You won't find any identication using Magsafe "1". Only the MagSafe 2 will show that difference. And, of course, the MagSafe 2 won't connect to your slightly-older non-retina MBPro.
Finally, if you find yourself with an older MacSafe (1) power adapter, Apple does sell a $10 convertor to allow you to connect that MagSafe adapter to charge a newer Mac with Magsafe 2 connector

 

[JustAnExpat]

Hi guys, my charger just blew out today. Am looking for a replacement but am confused as to which magsafe is the on that's really suitable for my Macbook. In this Apple article, it says it's the 85W L style silver connector (which is the one I had but I bought my Macbook second hand so wouldn't know if this is indeed the correct one)

Identify your Mac power adapter – Apple Support (UK)

Find out which power adapter and cable comes with your Mac laptop and how to check the wattage of a connected power adapter or display.

support.apple.com

But some online stores I've found say it's the T style connector instead... like this one:

Chargers – Laptop, Phone, USB-C & More

Shop Flexx Memory's range of chargers, including options for laptops, phones, USB-C devices, and more. Ensure your devices stay powered with our reliable, high-quality chargers. Perfect for home, office, and travel use, providing fast and efficient charging solutions.

www.flexxmemory.co.uk

I would always go by what Apple says, and not a third party store.