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Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Notebook Hardware
Do you plug your power adapter into the wall or a surge protector?
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<blockquote data-quote="Jaygray" data-source="post: 910251" data-attributes="member: 50033"><p>Here's what I have been told, although it's just hearsay...</p><p></p><p>The typical notebook setup is such that the notebook runs off the battery. Even when plugged in, the adaptor is continuously charging the battery, not powering the machine. This design affords notebooks with halfway decent protection against surges, as the adaptor is not directly connected to sensitive components.</p><p></p><p>It makes sense to me. That being said though, mine is plugged into a surge protector at home. But I don't worry about it when traveling.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jaygray, post: 910251, member: 50033"] Here's what I have been told, although it's just hearsay... The typical notebook setup is such that the notebook runs off the battery. Even when plugged in, the adaptor is continuously charging the battery, not powering the machine. This design affords notebooks with halfway decent protection against surges, as the adaptor is not directly connected to sensitive components. It makes sense to me. That being said though, mine is plugged into a surge protector at home. But I don't worry about it when traveling. [/QUOTE]
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Do you plug your power adapter into the wall or a surge protector?
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