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Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro)

Use an extra adapter for home or work. Apple's innovative AC adapter is made specifically for your 15- or 17-inch MacBook Pro.

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Overview

The 85 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter features a magnetic DC connector that ensures your power cable will disconnect if it experiences undue strain and helps prevent fraying or weakening of the cables over time. In addition, the magnetic DC helps guide the plug into the system for a quick and secure connection.

When the connection is secure, an LED located at the head of the DC connector will light; an amber light lets you know that your portable is charging, while a green light tells you that you have a full charge. An AC cord is provided with the adapter for maximum cord length, while the AC wall adapter (also provided) gives users an even easier and more compact way to travel.

Designed to be the perfect traveling companion, the adapter has a clever design which allows the DC cable to be wound neatly around itself for easy cable storage.

This power adapter recharges the lithium polymer battery while the system is off, on, or in sleep mode. It also powers the system if you choose to operate without a battery.

Compatible with 15- or 17-inch MacBook Pro.
 
 

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  • Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro)

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    Meltdown

    Written by MM from NAPLES

    Aug 5, 2007

    My mag connector cord melted as well and became unusable. Apple stores have none available and the on=line info indicates 6 or more weeks delivery. Apple really needs to address this issue. …More

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  • Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro)

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    Meltdown after 9 months

    Written by JT from Grosse Pointe Park

    Aug 11, 2007

    I am and have been very protective of all parts of my MacBook Pro, but recently the junction of the MagSafe tip and the cord to the main power unit has begun to melt and fray. This has rendered my MacBook Pro nearly unusable, as I have no way to charge it.

    I hope this unit has been redesigned to safely carry the 85w of power without destroying the unit.     …More

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  • Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro)

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    AC adapter meltdown

    Written by EC from New York

    Jul 28, 2007

    Hmmm...the computer is 15 months old and exactly 13 months in use. Tender, loving care has been provided, and the adapter never leaves the house.....however, base connecting point of the AC adapter's nifty magnetic head just started to smell of melted rubber; now it is looking melted and i can see the wires inside! Sure enough it will stop working shortly! Should i buy a new one? sigh. …More

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  • Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro)

    5.0

    1 Year of Use, No Meltdown

    Written by MH from Middletown

    Nov 20, 2009

    I've been using one of these for a full year without any issues.

    It's almost always plugged in, and powered, as my Macbook Pro is always sitting in the same spot on my desk 95% of the time. No signs of meltdown or cable fraying anywhere.

    On older ones, I did notice that - if you bend the wire in a bad direction at the same spot as the clip that is used to roll up the chord, it can cut through the rubber covering, so BE CAREFUL AND PAY ATTENTION when you're rolling the chord up. I'd guess several meltdown complaints are from people who abused their chords and did a bad job of rolling them up, vs. some inherent defect.     …More

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  • Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro)

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    Cord melted.

    Written by JL from RANCHO VIEJO

    Nov 19, 2009

    The cord melted rendering my macbook useless because I have no way to charge it. Very BAD product. To bad we don't really have a choice. …More

    7 of 8 people found this useful

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  • Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro)

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    Died after 1.5 years

    Written by ES from Ames

    Nov 18, 2009

    I bought a new 15" MacBook Pro in March 2008. This week, the MagSafe Power Adaptor gave out. It can still power the computer but will not charge the battery. The light on the adaptor doesn't work. The Menu Bar in Snow Leopard says "Power Source: Power Adaptor and Battery is Not Charging". In System Profiler it says the AC Power Adaptor is connected but there are jsut zeros for the rest of the information.

    In order to be sure the problem wasn't with the laptop or battery, I tried a friend's MagSafe adaptor and it charged the battery properly. With that knowledge I have ordered another 85W MagSafe Power Adaptor. This is in addition to the battery, which needed replacement a week ago (it lasted about 15 minutes on a charge!). So, I'm forced to pony up over $200 already for a laptop that I expected to last me 4 years. As a college student, this is a significant and unplanned expense.

    Despite these problems, I can't say I am unhappy with the computer purchase. In general, the laptop has exceeded my expectations and I couldn't imagine my life without OS X. The MagSafe Adaptor is an ingenious concept for powering Mac laptops and worked great while it lasted, but Apple needs to improve the durability of these adaptors...     …More

    8 of 10 people found this useful

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