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Introduction |
| Using an old MacBook Pro 2012 Unibody as my main computer, I got tired of logging around the 80W power supply. I wondered, “how I could lighten my carrying bundle (computer and power supply). As my company's computer and many PC (at least in Europe) have USB C male outputs I wondered if USB C to Magsafe 1 cable existed. Online, I found a cable that can be sold as a spare part to a USB C Magsafe 1 power supply (see guide parts). On its own, the USB C to Magsafe 1 (20-25 USD/Eur) consistently provides a charge with the computer either on or off when plugged into a USB C docking stations found at work. This was already a good start. | | 1 year after starting to write this guide, I recently found that I can use a USB-C external battery pack (see guide parts) to double my battery life and charge the computer. Unfortunately, using an Ipad Pro (or iphone) wall sockets does not give noticeable charging. | | | For situations where the USB-C docking station or battery pack is not available I purchased a female to female USB C adapter (10 USD/EUR). This (I hope) will allow me to get power from: (1) the commonly found PC USB C Power supplied ---> the USB C-Magsafe 1 cable plugged into my computer (2) . | | | Once I find compatible charging units at destination, I no longer carry around the original heavier 80W; that stays at home. | | | | Unfortunately, using an Ipad Pro (or iphone) wall sockets does not give noticeable charging. | | | Last updates Oct 30, 2023 |
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