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MagSafe 2 Charger for MacBook Pro 2012 13' /without/ Retina

Hi,


I've a simple question:


Will a MagSafe 2 for a MacBook /with/ Retina work on a MacBookPro 2012 '13 /without/ Retina display? Like this one:


https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD565LL/A/apple-60w-magsafe-2-power-adaptermacbook-pro-with-13-inch-retina-display?fnode=15e9856546c704a8a49e5a7ceadd00d8d39e7ca8673e2614d888cc07fa405a203a3e1971b005f8faa2a5e51ff50890111528e370686cbc8c0ca03a701b759137432aec162c41550561a1016632b3f2efcaaede25f4c6ac3dcd535b1db87483b1


(I am aware that there's a MagSafe charger for Macbooks without Retina. I just really need to know)



MacBook Pro

Posted on Jul 28, 2020 7:57 PM

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Posted on Jul 28, 2020 8:31 PM

Retina is just a screen type, has nothing to do with charging.






From your link above:


Compatibility

Mac Models


MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012 - 2015)



early, mid-2012MBP uses magsafe(1)


Late 2012 uses Magsafe2

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MagSafe 2 Charger for MacBook Pro 2012 13' /without/ Retina

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