Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Wanted: Apple Mac charger
Our ageing laptop's charger has broken. Wonder if anyone has one lying around from an old Macbook Pro that they no longer use?
The specifications are: 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
They date from about 2012-2014 I think.
If you can help, it would be much appreciated as new ones are ridiculously expensive. i'd be happy to make a donation.
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Permalink Reply by KP on
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It is outrageous how much they charge for a new one. I was going to buy a spare one recently as I had forgotten mine. But they said it would cost £95 so I didn't bother! Total rip-off!
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Permalink Reply by Maddy on
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I got one at Fasttech on Green Lanes a couple of years ago for around £50 - not an original but it works fine. I'm on my third charger for a 2011 laptop.
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Permalink Reply by Dan77 on
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Hmmm it does appear the laptops last a lot longer than the chargers, so I might be out of luck. John Lewis sells it for £70
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I wouldn't go for 2nd-hand as the chargers tend to pack up after a while anyway.
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The nonproprietary options come with a chance of melting one's laptop, if online reviews are believed
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Permalink Reply by Hugh on
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This article agrees with that view. Makes me glad I’ve never been tempted to go down that route.
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Permalink Reply by John McMullan on
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A point about the £95 for a new power supply. The power supplies are just not made to last as long as the laptops. Apple have to force people to upgrade by stopping supporting certain hardware (I think it's after 8 years). Businesses buy cheap Windows laptops for their staff, depreciate them fully by three years and then throw them away and get another one by five. Much better off buying Macs, even if you do have to buy a new power supply every 8 years.
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