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No grounding on Mac adapters by default, they’re only 2-pin. The 3-pin is available separately.
by eastbound 4y ago
No grounding on Mac adapters by default, they’re only 2-pin. The 3-pin is available separately.
- hoschicz 4y agoOh so this is why I feel a slight tingling every time I touch my Mac while it's charging! I was looking for this info for quite some time, thanks
- ValentineC 4y agoLooking at the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit, I'm guessing the only places where the Mac adapters do come grounded by default are countries that use the UK plug (BS 1363) [1], at least for plugs shipped after 2010 [2]: https://www.apple.com/us/shop/product/MD837AM/A/apple-world-travel-adapter-kit https://www.apple.com/us/shop/product/MD837AM/A/apple-world-... [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_power_plugs_and_sockets:_British_and_related_types#BS_1363_three-pin_(rectangular)_plugs_and_sockets https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_power_plugs_and_sockets:_Br... [2] https://support.apple.com/three-prong-ac-wall-plug-adapter https://support.apple.com/three-prong-ac-wall-plug-adapter