Where can I get a powercord component for a Mac? Not the whole thing, I have the adapter, but as I bought it in CH I'd like to get the european cord for it for when im not in CH. The whole thing would cost like more than 80 franks, the cord probably a few euros. I see on uk amazon they have this for the uk cord by some people offered for a few pounds, so where can I find something similar over here or in france, germany etc. Or if someone has one they want to get rid of we can talk.
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Jul 30, 2012 @ 21:44
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Where can I get a powercord component for a Mac? Not the whole thing, I have the adapter, but as I bought it in CH I'd like to get the european cord for it for when im not in CH. The whole thing would cost like more than 80 franks, the cord probably a few euros. I see on uk amazon they have this for the uk cord by some people offered for a few pounds, so where can I find something similar over here or in france, germany etc. Or if someone has one they want to get rid of we can talk.
Andrew IJul 30, 2012 @ 21:44
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Jul 30, 2012 @ 22:44
I know that at Media Markt they have standard black cords that plug into the power brick and have the standard two prong plug that works in most of Europe. Another option would be to just get the little plug for the power brick, you can get them on Ebay quite cheap.
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I know that at Media Markt they have standard black cords that plug into the power brick and have the standard two prong plug that works in most of Europe. Another option would be to just get the little plug for the power brick, you can get them on Ebay quite cheap.
Joshua S, Jul 30, 2012 @ 22:44
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Jul 30, 2012 @ 23:33
I know that at Media Markt they have standard black cords that plug into the power brick and have the standard two prong plug that works in most of Europe. Another option would be to just get the little plug for the power brick, you can get them on Ebay quite cheap.
Jul 30, 12 22:44
What do you mean? Like an adapter? Well, my idea is so that I dont have to use an adapter each time...
The two prong stuff is rubbish, these things really need to be grounded otherwise it passes electricity to the magnet on the mag safe plug which then means you get electricity into the metal casing of your laptop!
Where is this media Markt? Ideal would be a white one but if i can get a cheap black one that works then thats ok too.
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What do you mean? Like an adapter? Well, my idea is so that I dont have to use an adapter each time...
The two prong stuff is rubbish, these things really need to be grounded otherwise it passes electricity to the magnet on the mag safe plug which then means you get electricity into the metal casing of your laptop!
Where is this media Markt? Ideal would be a white one but if i can get a cheap black one that works then thats ok too.
Andrew I, Jul 30, 2012 @ 23:33
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Jul 30, 2012 @ 23:55
http://shop.mediamarkt.ch/fr/magasins/idtsbc8bx3ak
This is what I use.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-Europe-EU-Wall-Plug-for-AC-Adapter-MacBook-Pro-iBook-iPhone-iPad-US-Seller-/380456113651?pt=Laptop_Adapters_Chargers&hash=item5894f395f3#ht_1106wt_1413
I am not sure about the grounding issue as Macbooks come with adapters like the one above when you buy them new.
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http://shop.mediamarkt.ch/fr/magasins/idtsbc8bx3ak
This is what I use.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-Europe-EU-Wall-Plug-for-AC-Adapter-MacBook-Pro-iBook-iPhone-iPad-US-Seller-/380456113651?pt=Laptop_Adapters_Chargers&hash=item5894f395f3#ht_1106wt_1413
I am not sure about the grounding issue as Macbooks come with adapters like the one above when you buy them new.
Joshua S, Jul 30, 2012 @ 23:55
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Jul 31, 2012 @ 01:12
I'll check out that shop in Geneva, thanks.
Yeah this one from ebay, I have that one, it comes with the power adapter, and I was feeling electricity at the metal case of the mac air and I did some tests and found out that without the grounding it passes electricty to the magnet. Though I might go to apple store with my electricity tester to see if the other adapters do it this as well. But then again, ever other laptop from every company ive ever seen has grounded adapters, so I think it's supposed to be.
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I'll check out that shop in Geneva, thanks.
Yeah this one from ebay, I have that one, it comes with the power adapter, and I was feeling electricity at the metal case of the mac air and I did some tests and found out that without the grounding it passes electricty to the magnet. Though I might go to apple store with my electricity tester to see if the other adapters do it this as well. But then again, ever other laptop from every company ive ever seen has grounded adapters, so I think it's supposed to be.
Andrew I, Jul 31, 2012 @ 01:12
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Aug 2, 2012 @ 14:00
Never been in there myself, but the Apple Store on rue du Rive should have some: http://www.apple.com/chfr/retail/ruederive/.
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Never been in there myself, but the Apple Store on rue du Rive should have some: http://www.apple.com/chfr/retail/ruederive/.
Chris C, Aug 2, 2012 @ 14:00
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