Thanks for the explanation. I've ordered one, and feel better about having done so now that you've explained why the mid 2012 thing is there. I'm also glad to know I'm not missing where that identifier is. That's an odd omission, as the correct identifier is easy to find within iOS' settings. , ,
Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2018, at 09:04, Tim Kilburn <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi, > > I haven't ever found it in the software anywhere. It's usually physically > engraved on the bottom of the MacBook Pro somewhere, but that doesn't help > us. Apple usually has those designators on their site somewhere. I usually > just take the 9-2 identifier and add MacBook Pro Apple and throw it into a > Google search and it will come up either on Apple's site everymac.com. The > before 2012 is a little misleading, but 2012 is when the retina displays and > MagSafe 2 charger came out, so they're correct, but those units that you're > talking about did use the 60w MagSafe 1 adaptor as you've found. > > Later... > > Tim Kilburn > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > On Mar 18, 2018, at 06:25, Alex Hall <[email protected]> wrote: > > Tim, where would I find that designator? That's the kind of thing I expected > to find in the system report, but I couldn't get anything other than the > not-very-helpful "9,2" thing. > > -- > Alex Hall > > > > >> On Mar 17, 2018, at 23:35, Tim Kilburn <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> That machine is likely an A1278 if that helps. >> >> Later... >> >> Tim Kilburn >> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >> >> On Mar 17, 2018, at 20:47, Alex Hall <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> My mother has a 2012 MacBook Pro, and the cord on the charger is finally >> starting to wear out. I have no problem getting a charger from Amazon, but >> I'm not sure what to get. The only model identifier I can find in the Mac's >> system report is 9,2, but all the chargers online list identifiers that are >> nothing like that. I looked on Apple's website and it told me to get a 60w >> l-shaped charger, but the ones on Amazon that match that description all >> specify that they're for "before mid 2012". >> >> I'm unsure what to do here. Apple made me feel better by saying that the >> wrong adapter can't hurt the Mac, but I'd still rather not spend money on a >> product that won't work. Can anyone suggest what I should look for? >> Incidentally, I'm happier than ever that Apple has moved to USB-C these >> days, as finding those adapters is way simpler. Anyway; any guidance would >> be appreciated. Thanks. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >> Visionaries list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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