[Illustrated Guide]How to Identify the Right Adapter for Your MacBook

Lost your MacBook power adapter? That's a real headache. A MacBook without power is like a bird without wings, although the battery life of MacBook is very nice, but you just cannot use it without a power adapter. Don't worry! This article will help you identify the right power adapter for your MacBook. Let's dive in together!

• How to find the Serial Number
• Identify Your "Lost" Power Adapter
  • MacBook Air
  • MacBook
  • MacBook Pro

How to find the Serial Number

If your MacBook is out of battery and won't boot up, you can find out how to locate the serial number of your MacBook in this post, and then use Apple's serial number lookup website to identify your product model.

Identify Your "Lost" Power Adapter

Now, let's see how to find the right power adapter for your MacBook. Based on different MacBook models, there are mainly three categories of MacBooks: MacBook Air, MacBook, and MacBook Pro, so the adapter also vary. The MacBook Pro has a more complicated situation as its power adapters vary with screen size. Some power adapters and power cords are detachable, while others are not. Let's take a closer look! You can find the model of you MacBook down there and match the specific power adapter.

MacBook Air:

Available in 2022 and later:

Use the Apple 30W USB-C Power Adapter, 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter, 67W USB-C Power Adapter, or 70W USB-C Power Adapter with a USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable.

Available in 2018 and later:

Use the Apple 30W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C charging cable.

Available in 2012 and later:

Use the 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter.

Available in 2011 and earlier:

Use the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter with an "L" style connector.

MacBook:

Available in 2015 and later:

Use the Apple 29W or 30W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C charging cable.

Available in 2010 to 2012:

Use the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter with an "L" style connector.

Available in 2009 and earlier:

Use the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter with a "T" style connector.

MacBook Pro: ( ″ stands for inch)

Available in 2021 and later 14″ models:

Use the Apple 140W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable.

Available in 2021 and later 16″ models:

Use the Apple 96W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C charging cable.

Available in 2019 16″ models:

Use the Apple 61W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C charging cable.

Available in 2016 and later 13″ models:

Use the Apple 61W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C charging cable.

Available in 2016 and later 15″ models:

Use the Apple 87W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C charging cable.

Available in 2012 to 2015 15″ models:

Use the 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter with a MagSafe 2 connector.

Available in 2012 to 2015 13″ models:

Use the 60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter with a MagSafe 2 connector.

Available in 2010 to 2012 13″ models:

Use the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter with an "L" style connector.

Available in 2010 to 2011 15″ and 17″ models:

Use the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter with an "L" style connector.

Available in 2006 to 2009 15″ and 17″ models:

Use the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter with a "T" style connector.

Available in 2009 13″ models:

Use the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter with a "T" style connector.

Conclusion

In summary, finding the right power adapter for your MacBook is not difficult. Just match your MacBook model to the appropriate power adapter listed above. Then you can purchase it from shopping websites or the Apple offical website. I hope this article helps you quickly resolve your power adapter issue and get your MacBook back to the sky again. Good luck!