Compatible chargers for old MacBook Pro 17 inch (version 10.3.6) with magnetic charge cord


Does my old MacBook Pro 17 inch /version 10.3.6 that 

has only lused the  magnetic charge cord.  

Does this computer that has many ports, unlike the newer versions

.with any other chargers? if so, can you indicate which port

And the charger size please?


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Original Title: Old MacBook Pro chargers

Posted on Oct 4, 2025 4:25 AM

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Posted on Oct 4, 2025 5:37 AM

You will require an 85W MagSafe Power Adapter with the "L" style connector. That would be the original MagSafe (not MagSafe 2 or any other variant).


Apple no longer sells them, and they have become difficult to find. The best you can do is find one on the used market.


There are no other ways to charge that Mac.


If you become desperate and can only find a lower power model such as the 60W one for the 13" size MBP, it will work, and you can use it, but it won't charge the battery as quickly. If you are actively using the Mac at the same time the battery will slowly discharge, but at a slower rate than running it on battery power alone.

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Oct 4, 2025 5:37 AM in response to jacque118

You will require an 85W MagSafe Power Adapter with the "L" style connector. That would be the original MagSafe (not MagSafe 2 or any other variant).


Apple no longer sells them, and they have become difficult to find. The best you can do is find one on the used market.


There are no other ways to charge that Mac.


If you become desperate and can only find a lower power model such as the 60W one for the 13" size MBP, it will work, and you can use it, but it won't charge the battery as quickly. If you are actively using the Mac at the same time the battery will slowly discharge, but at a slower rate than running it on battery power alone.

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