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MacBook Charging Port: The Right Part for Your Model
When a MacBook stops charging, the fault often lies in the charging port itself: MagSafe, MagSafe 3 or USB-C connector. It is a small part that can be replaced without touching the logic board. Here is the one that fits your Mac.
First, rule out the charger
- Try another compatible charger and cable, on a different outlet.
- Look inside the port: dust, lint or a bent pin is enough to stop charging.
- On a MacBook with several USB-C ports, try each one: if only one refuses to charge, that port is the problem.
If the Mac still will not charge, the connector needs replacing. Find the model number engraved on the underside of the Mac (“Model A1466”, for example) and locate your row.
MagSafe and MagSafe 2 (until 2017)
| Mac | Part |
|---|---|
| MacBook 13-inch white unibody (A1342), late 2009 to mid-2010 | power connector |
| MacBook Pro 13-, 15- and 17-inch (A1278, A1286, A1297), 2008 to 2012 | 2009 connector, 2008-2012 connector |
| MacBook Air 11-inch (A1370), mid-2011 | power connector |
| MacBook Air 11-inch (A1465), mid-2012 | power connector |
| MacBook Air 11-inch (A1465), mid-2013 to early 2015 | power connector |
| MacBook Air 13-inch (A1369), mid-2011 | power connector |
| MacBook Air 13-inch (A1466), mid-2012 | power connector |
| MacBook Air 13-inch (A1466), mid-2013 to 2017 | power connector |
| MacBook Pro 13-inch Retina (A1425), late 2012 to early 2013 | power connector |
| MacBook Pro 13-inch Retina (A1502), late 2013 to early 2015 | power connector |
| MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina (A1398), mid-2012 to mid-2015 | power connector |
USB-C (2015 to 2022)
| Mac | Part |
|---|---|
| MacBook 12-inch (A1534), 2015 | USB-C connector, DC-in cable |
| MacBook 12-inch (A1534), 2016-2017 | DC-in cable |
| MacBook Pro 13- and 15-inch Touch Bar (A1706, A1707), 2016-2017 | USB-C connector |
| MacBook Pro (A1989, A1990, A2141, A2251, A2289, A2338), 2018 to 2022 | USB-C connector |
| MacBook Air Retina (A1932, A2179, A2337), 2018 to 2020 | USB-C connector |
MagSafe 3 and USB-C (since 2021)
The 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro (since 2021) and the MacBook Air M2 and later (since 2022) charge through MagSafe 3 or USB-C. The MagSafe 3 connector and the USB-C ports are separate parts: replace the one that no longer works.
| Mac | Parts |
|---|---|
| MacBook Air 13-inch M2 to M5 (A2681, A3113, A3240, A3449) | MagSafe 3 silver or black; USB-C board (A3113, A3240) white or black |
| MacBook Air 15-inch M2 to M5 (A2941, A3114, A3241, A3448) | MagSafe 3 silver or black; USB-C board (A3114, A3241) white or black |
| MacBook Pro 14- and 16-inch, 2021 to 2025 | MagSafe 3 silver or black; USB-C flex cable (A2442, A2485, A2779, A2780, A3112, A3185, A3401) white or black; USB-C board (A2991, A2992, A3112, A3185, A3186, A3401, A3403, A3434) black |
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- MacBook won't turn on: diagnosis and solutions
- Which MacBook is it? Model numbers A2337 to A3449
Frequently asked questions
The MagSafe light no longer comes on: is it the port?
Not necessarily: first try another charger. If the light stays off with a charger that works on another Mac, the Mac's connector needs replacing.
The Mac charges over USB-C but no longer over MagSafe 3: what should I replace?
Only the MagSafe 3 connector: it is a separate part, independent of the USB-C ports.
Do I need to replace the logic board?
Rarely: on these MacBooks the charging port is a separate part. The logic board is only at fault if a new connector fixes nothing.
