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Kind of a strange question, but I've got an Airport Express that ended up no longer being used. My partner has a modern (2021) Macbook Pro and it's power adapter plug is slightly damaged.

It looks like the plug mechanism in the Airport Express is the same as the one in the power adapter.

Could it be that easy?

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    Start by adding pictures of both.
    – Solar Mike
    Commented Apr 27, 2023 at 7:58

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Yes, you can :D
Assuming that you are referring to the first generation Airport Express because the second generation comes with a cable.

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The AC Plug Adapter from the Airport Express and the one from the MacBook's charger are the same. They are colloquially known as the Duck Head. Apple sells the World Travel Adapter Kit which all use the same pin. Additionally, you can try using any old iPad charger's duckhead, which goes unnoticed most of the time.

You shouldn't have to worry about the voltage because all that the duck head does is redirect the electricity directly to the charger without modifying the voltage. Unless your laptop is really old (which you've mentioned that it isn't), it probably has a built-in dual voltage. This means that your MacBook will function on the United States' 110-volt system, Europe's 220-volt system, and Australia's system, which can sometimes go up to 240 volts.

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    This worked, thanks! And for letting me know about the Duck Head in general; now I know what I'm looking for in the case of replacement!
    – Jason Mehmel
    Commented Apr 30, 2023 at 22:43
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    @JasonMehmel Glad it worked for you. Welcome to AskDifferent SE
    – kartlad
    Commented May 1, 2023 at 5:33

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