Now, you’ve spent thousands of dollars purchasing a brand new MacBook, just to potentially damage it by saving a couple of dollars when buying a MacBook charger. If you can no longer use the charging cord that came with your device, it’s always advisable to purchase a new one directly from Apple, instead of opting for a third-party charger. While a knockoff charger might charge your device without issue, they often the lack safety features Apple chargers pack.
Ultimately, this means that they’re more susceptible to short-circuiting, and even catching fire. While there have certainly been cases where chargers directly from Apple have melted like when an iPad’s USB cable melted in 2010, the risk is certainly higher with third-party chargers. Even if you have AppleCare+, there are a few damages that AppleCare+ doesn’t cover. This includes any damage caused by equipment not protected by an Apple warranty, like charging port damage caused by a third-party charger.
An original 240W USB-C charging cable costs $29, while a 60W USB-C charging cable costs $19, and you have a whole range of suitable bricks, ranging from 35 to 140 watts. Remember that a battery replacement or a newer MacBook costs much higher — so, before you use a third-party charger, think of the cost versus the possible damage.
