MacBook – MagSafe 1 or 2 for MacBook Pro 2015

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I have a 2015 MacBook Pro and need to know if I should be using a MagSafe 1 or 2 charger. I've searched around with Google but so far I've found conflicting information.

I recently ordered an 85W MagSafe 2 (T-style) car charger and while the green light comes on showing power coming in, the menubar battery doesn't show the lighting bolt in the UI.

Need to know if it is just defective or if I'm buying the wrong charger.

Best Answer

According to Apple, you're using the right adapter (the MagSafe 2 connector). According to this page, the MBPs that you should use are:

85W MagSafe power adapter with MagSafe 2 style connector

  • MacBook Pro (Retina, 15 inch, Mid 2015)
  • MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)
  • MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013)
  • Macbook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013)
  • MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012)

and

60W MagSafe power adapter with MagSafe 2 style connector

  • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
  • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014)
  • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)
  • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013)
  • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012)

If your MBP still isn't charging, try the SMC reset (as mentioned by @LangLangC) and/or bring it into an Apple store to confirm whether the problem is with your laptop. Another thing to try is finding a friend/co-worker that has a MagSafe 2 adapter to confirm whether your power charger is working.

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