Intro to Not to Use Travel Universal Adapter with MacBook Adapter
Why it is not advisable not to use Travel Universal Adapter with MacBook Adapter? Electrical specs and voltage needs differ by country. Incorrect voltage might harm your MacBook and its adapter. Hence, it’s crucial to use a converter or adapter designed for the electrical standards of your travel destination.
Malaysia Power Output
If you buy your MacBook in Malaysia, you’ll receive a 3-pin power adapter (UK Type G) compatible with electrical outlets operating at 240 volts and a frequency of 50 hertz (Hz).
Other Country Power Plug
If you plan to spend an extended period in Malaysia for leisure, study, or visiting family and friends, we strongly recommend acquiring the 3-pin power plug type for your Magsafe power adapter.
Furthermore, in the United States, power plugs typically contain two flat parallel pins or two flat parallel pins with an additional grounding pin. In fact, they operate at 120 volts with a frequency of 60 hertz (Hz).
Meanwhile, in China, power plugs usually feature two flat parallel pins or three flat pins in a triangular arrangement. China’s electrical system generally functions at 220 volts with a frequency of 50 hertz (Hz). However, power outlet types may vary across different regions within China.
Should you encounter significant power differences between countries, using a travel universal power adapter might allow you to connect and charge your device. Hence, prolonged usage may harm your device. The variation in power input could expedite battery wear and potentially cause severe incidents like a short circuit, leading to damage to the logic board (motherboard).
Repairing a damaged logic board (motherboard) can be costly. Moreover, if the damage is extensive and requires replacement, the expenses escalate further. Furthermore, in the unfortunate event of a logic board failure without data backup, all your stored data could be lost.
Alternative to Travel Universal Adapter
If you plan to stay in Malaysia for more than 3 months, we strongly advise acquiring the appropriate power adapter and investing in an Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR). Hence this will safeguard your Magsafe adapter and MacBook from potential damage.
The most cost-effective approach involves removing the connector pin plug from your MagSafe adapter and switching it to a 3-pin type. Should you require this adapter, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us!
Conclusion to Not to Use Travel Universal Adapter with MacBook Adapter
In fact, if your MagSafe adapter is worn out and not functioning properly, always consider purchasing a new original replacement. You can identify the suitable MagSafe power adapter for your MacBook here.
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