Apple's New 16-Inch MacBook Pro Charger Has a Compatibility Issue
Apple's new 140W USB-C charger for the 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 no longer works with the Power Adapter Extension Cable.
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Apple's New 16-Inch MacBook Pro Charger Has a Compatibility Issue
MacBook Pro Charger Silently Redesigned — And It No Longer Works With Apple's Own Extension Cable If you just bought the new 16-inch MacBook Pro and reach for Apple's Power Adapter Extension Cable to get a little extra length on your desk, you may run into a frustrating surprise. The 140W USB-C Power Adapter that ships with the M5 Pro and M5 Max models has received a quiet design change that breaks compatibility with that very cable — and Apple has not clearly warned anyone about it. This is not a software glitch. It is a physical hardware redesign already affecting customers in multiple countries. What Changed on the New 140W MacBook Pro Charger The change is subtle but significant. Apple's updated 140W USB-C Power Adapter still features a removable plug, which has long made it convenient for international travelers. However, the male connector underneath — the two-pin piece that the extension cable slots onto — has been redesigned without any public announcement. The previou…