LEDs on both the top and bottom of the connector show green if the computer battery is fully charged and amber or red if the battery is charging.

The original MagSafe has connector pins that are designed so the rectangular connector can be inserted in either orientation (however, the L-shaped version of the connector can only be fitted in one orientation without blocking neighboring ports, such as USB). The last product with MagSafe, the 2017 MacBook Air, was discontinued on July 9, 2019.

Īpple phased out MagSafe with the release of the Retina MacBook and 2016 MacBook Pro that replaced it with USB-C for charging and data sync. patent number 7311526 on Decemfor a 'Magnetic connector for electronic device' as MagSafe was deemed to be a sufficient improvement due to the connector being symmetrical and reversible, and the fact that magnets within a connector are arranged in opposing polarities for improved coupling strength.

The basic concept of MagSafe is derived from the magnetic power connectors that are part of many deep fryers and Japanese countertop cooking appliances since the early 2000s in order to avoid spilling their dangerously hot contents.

2006 macbook pro power adapter