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Finding a charging cord

Where would I be able to get a charging cord for an early 2008 macbook 13"

Posted on Sep 16, 2020 1:48 AM

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Posted on Sep 16, 2020 3:08 AM

In reference to charging cord, you're needing the AC power adapter?


With connecting wires from grid power to the adapter, and then the

wire from adapter to your early model 2008 13-inch MacBook?


That'd be a MagSafe power adapter, such as this example; which also

works with MacBook Pro, and original 2006-2010 MacBook 13-inch:


• MagSafe Power Adapter (60W) for Apple MacBook + MacBook Pro |owc

https://eshop.macsales.com/item/Apple/MC461LLA/


{..this example from mac-centric vendor - under $50 USD; less shipping..}

see other upgrades & replacement parts from owc for specific Macs


Good luck & happy computing!🌞🎣

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Sep 16, 2020 3:08 AM in response to I_Luv_Lovey

In reference to charging cord, you're needing the AC power adapter?


With connecting wires from grid power to the adapter, and then the

wire from adapter to your early model 2008 13-inch MacBook?


That'd be a MagSafe power adapter, such as this example; which also

works with MacBook Pro, and original 2006-2010 MacBook 13-inch:


• MagSafe Power Adapter (60W) for Apple MacBook + MacBook Pro |owc

https://eshop.macsales.com/item/Apple/MC461LLA/


{..this example from mac-centric vendor - under $50 USD; less shipping..}

see other upgrades & replacement parts from owc for specific Macs


Good luck & happy computing!🌞🎣

Sep 17, 2020 8:34 PM in response to I_Luv_Lovey

Here is a charger from Apple's own website (it will work for 13" models as well):

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MC556LL/B/apple-85w-magsafe-power-adapter-for-15-and-17-inch-macbook-pro


Be very careful with purchasing power adapters from third party vendors such as Amazon & eBay as there are many cheap (as in price & quality) products with many Chinese knock-offs which can be very dangerous. A charger from OWC should be Ok as well.


Sep 16, 2020 2:07 AM in response to I_Luv_Lovey

I_Luv_Lovey Said:

Finding a charging cord: Where would I be able to get a charging cord for an early 2008 macbook 13"

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Online:

Check Amazon or eBay. Verify seller reviews, just to see what reputations the seller has.


Local:

Also, check for a local Apple Authorized Reseller in your local area, as they might have some authorized, recycled hardware laying about. A thrift store nought have one laying about, so check there too.

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