Macbook Pro Charger 85w Oem

Power Up with the Right OEM Apple MacBook 85W Pro Charger

When you need to power up your MacBook Pro with an 85W original charger, eBay has many affordable options. This quick guide will help you find a quality OEM MacBook 85W Pro charger that fits your MacBook Pro.

How many styles of OEM 85W chargers are available?

There are two types of OEM 85W MacBook Pro charger adapters available: the MagSafe 1 and the MagSafe 2. Which MagSafe adapter you need will depend on several factors. Factors to consider in your choice include:

  • MagSafe 1: The 85W MagSafe 1 comes with two different style connectors, the L and the T. Which model you need will depend on the year and the size of your MacBook Pro.
  • MagSafe 2: The 85W MagSafe 2 fits 15-inch MacBook Pro Retinas from mid-2012 through mid-2015. It has a MagSafe 2 style connector that looks similar to the T connector on the MagSafe 1.
Which MacBook Pros use the OEM 85W MagSafe 1 charger?

The 85W MagSafe 1 MacBook Pro charger has either an L-connector or a T-connector. There are two sizes of MacBook Pros that use the L-tip MagSafe and T-tip MagSafe charger, depending on the year. See the list below to find out which model is compatible with the L-tip and the T-tip 85W MagSafe 1:

  • L-Tip: MacBook Pro 17-inch models made between mid-2010 and late-2011 use the L-tip OEM 85W MacBook Pro charger. MacBook Pro 15-inch models between mid-2010 and mid-2012 also use the L-tip adapter.
  • T-Tip: All MacBook Pro models before 2008 through mid-2009 use the 85W MagSafe power adapter with the T-tip. This includes 15-inch and 17-inch models.
Can you find refurbished OEM 85W MacBook Pro chargers?

Yes. You can find 85W MacBook Pro chargers in various conditions. There are new, manufacturer-refurbished, used, and not-working chargers available on eBay. Your purpose and budget will determine which options work for you. There are bulk OEM 85W MacBook Pro charger options available as well.

What is an OEM 85W MacBook Pro charger?

An OEM 85W MacBook Pro charger is a power cord that was designed to charge Apple MacBook Pros made between the years before 2008 and up to 2015, depending on whether it is a MagSafe 1 or MagSafe 2. The acronym OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer. If OEM is essential, make sure the listing explicitly claims that it is original Apple equipment before making a decision.