How To Charge MacBook Pro Without Charger?

The MacBook Pro is one of the top-performing laptops in the market. It is capable to perform intense tasks as well as take a load of day-to-day activities also. But at times it can be difficult for us to carry their charger everywhere. It is especially true for MacBook Pro. But this can create an issue as we all know that Apple devices tend to require only the original charger. It is good and also bad for the users, as all the users do not have multiple chargers for their devices. But if by chance someone forgets to carry the charger, then what next? In such a moment there are some points which we can keep in mind. It will ensure that your device remains charged for the rest of the journey. Or it can create problems for you as well as others. Now, let’s have a look at some of the crucial points.

Method 1: Using a power bank is so common these days

Power banks are crucial devices as they are helpful in case of an emergency. It is true as they can charge your discharged device without worrying about the charger and plug-point. So it will be a great way to charge your MacBook Pro without a charger. It will be helpful in case you forget to take your MacBook Pro charger with you while going somewhere.

But there is also one factor which you will have to take care of. Before you buy any power bank, verify whether your power bank has the required rating to charge a laptop or not. It is because power banks need to have a wattage rating for laptop charging support.

Method 2: Using a Type-C charger is a boon of modern technology

Some models of the new generation MacBook Pros have the option to charge through USB Type-C chargers. So if your model supports it, then it can help you in case you forget your MacBook Pro charger. In this case, you simply need a charger and a USB Type-C cable and a charging adaptor. If you do have a USB Type-C capable phone, then your phone charger can solve your issue. But the catch is, that your MacBook Pro will charge slowly.

Note: A piece of advice: before buying your MacBook Pro, do verify that your model supports USB Type-C charging or not.

Method 3: A USB cable can assist you in tough times

If you have another laptop lying around, and if it is functional with a working battery. Then you are in luck. Now, find a cable that has a Type-C and USB 3.0 ending. So, now connect one end to your MacBook Pro and the other end to the other laptop. This trick can also charge your MacBook Pro if you forget your MacBook Pro charger someday. But the charging speed will be slower than the normal speed.

Method 4: Car’s charging socket to the rescue

In the latest automobiles, there is an electric socket provided, that can be used to charge a laptop. So if you forget to bring your MacBook Pro charger on the journey, then you can buy a compatible cable to connect your laptop to the car socket. It will charge your laptop as your car engine keeps running.

Caution/Warning for using the above methods on your MacBook Pro

The above methods are only temporary measures. So these must never be used every day. At times, these methods can save from some emergency moments. But you must take care that these steps can affect your device in some ways. Some examples can be seen in the given points: –

• The above methods can charge your MacBook Pro at a slower rate as you are not using an original charger.
• The battery of the device can become faulty and can start to malfunction due to an incompatible charger.
• The USB ports in your device can become faulty if you repeatedly use the above methods again and again.

To avoid the above situations and damage to your MacBook Pro, you can follow some simple tips that can help you to eliminate the need for such steps.

Tips to eliminate the scary situation of low battery in MacBook Pro

If you are traveling and want your MacBook Pro to last longer, then you need to keep the below-given points in mind: –

The brightness of the device can be an issue

If you are traveling, then you must decrease the brightness of the device. It will help in reducing the pace of battery consumption in your device. Now, the brightness of the MacBook Pro can be decreased in the following ways: –

Solution 1: You can decrease the brightness of the MacBook Pro by using the function keys

MacBook Pro has a row of function keys that can be used for different purposes. Among all the function keys, there are two function keys in a MacBook Pro that can be used to increase and decrease the brightness of the MacBook Pro respectively. You will be able to see the brightness sign on the two keys. Or you can take the help of anyone around to recognize the two keys.

Solution 2: You can also use the Control Strip, which is available on models of MacBook Pros to control the brightness of the MacBook Pro

Some MacBook Pros have Control Strip or Touch Bar that has various control options. If you look at it carefully, then at the right-hand side section of the Touch Bar, you will be able to control the brightness of the MacBook Pro. Then you can use the tap method to change the brightness of the MacBook Pro.

Solution 3: Ambient light sensor present on MacBook Pro can also help to decrease the brightness of the Display of your MacBook Pro

MacBook Pros also have the option to enable automatic brightness adjustment option. This option uses the ambient light sensor of the MacBook Pro to analyze the environment and change the brightness of the MacBook Pro accordingly. To do this you can follow the given steps in a sequence: –

1. Click on Menu.
2. Click on System Preferences.
3. Click on Displays.
4. Select Automatically adjust brightness.

It will enable the MacBook Pro system to auto-adjust the brightness based on the environment light available.

Solution 4: The annual method to change the brightness of the display is the best option even today

To change the brightness of the MacBook Pro, you can choose the below-given steps to change the brightness of the MacBook Pro: –

1. Click on Menu.
2. Click on System Preferences.
3. Click on Displays.
4. Move the brightness slider according to your requirement.

Now, these steps will change the brightness of your MacBook Pro and will save some precious battery power which will be useful in the long run.

The keyboard backlight can also consume battery

If you are using your MacBook Pro and fear that its battery might run out, then you can switch off its keyboard backlight to save some energy. To do this you need to follow the below-given steps in a sequence: –

Solution 1: Automatically adjusting the keyboard backlight is a feature that makes the MacBook Pro unique

To automatically adjust the keyboard backlight, you can perform the following steps: –

1. Click on Menu.
2. Click on System Preferences.
3. Click on Keyboard.
4. Click on Automatically adjust brightness in low light.

It will enable your MacBook Pro to adjust the keyboard backlight on its own. It will result in less battery consumption as the keyboard will be dim in case of sufficient light in the surroundings.

Solution 2: Manually adjusting the keyboard backlight is also available on MacBook Pro

To save some battery, you can adjust the brightness of the keyboard backlight manually. To do this, you can follow the below-given steps in a sequence: –

1. You can use the keyboard brightness key available on the MacBook Pro keyboard. You will be available to recognize the keys by their symbol. You can also take the help of anyone around to recognize the keys and reduce the keyboard brightness or completely switch it off.
2. You can also use the Control Strip, which is available on models of MacBook Pros to control the keyboard brightness of the MacBook Pro. On this strip, you will be able to see the controls to change the keyboard brightness of the MacBook Pro. Using these keys, you can change the keyboard brightness of the MacBook Pro.
3. Some MacBook Pros have a Touch Bar that can be expanded to reveal the Control Strip and have various control options. If you look at it carefully, then you will be able to see the controls (having the symbols or icons similar to the physical keyboard) for the keyboard brightness of the MacBook Pro. Then you can use the tap method to change the keyboard brightness of the MacBook Pro.

Solution 3: MacBook Pro can also automatically switch off the keyboard brightness after some time of inactivity.

You can enable the feature in the settings of the MacBook Pro, which can disable the keyboard brightness after some time of inactivity. It can be done by following the given steps one by one: –

1. Click on Menu.
2. Click on System Preferences.
3. Click on Keyboard.
4. Click on Turn keyboard backlight off after you select a time of inactivity.

In these steps, you need to select a time in the last step, after which the keyboard backlight will be off. Now, after performing all the above steps, your MacBook Pro keyboard backlight will be disabled after the selected period of inactivity.

Turning off or closing unnecessary tabs and windows can also save you a lot of battery

To save battery, you can also switch off the unnecessary services and close unwanted tabs and windows to save battery. For example, you can do some of the following steps to save battery life: –

1. Turn off the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is not required. It will save a lot of battery and make your MacBook Pro run for a longer duration.

Steps to turn off Wi-Fi: –

1. Click on the wireless icon in the menu bar.
2. Click on Turn Wi-Fi off.

Steps to turn off Bluetooth: –

1. In the control center of the MacBook Pro, find the Bluetooth icon.
2. A single click on the Bluetooth icon to turn it off. (You can click on it again to turn it back on).

The above steps will disable Bluetooth in your computer for some time until you manually turn it back on.

The above steps will turn off Wi-Fi for some time until you manually switch it back on.

• Close all the unnecessary windows, software or tabs in your web browser to save battery. It will elongate the standby time of your MacBook Pro and will give you those extra moments to complete the crucial work.

Now, all the above steps and points can help in case of a low battery and the absence of an original MacBook Pro charger. These steps must be followed in general cases also, as it increases the battery life span and reduces the pressure on it, which you generally exert on it unknowingly.

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Conclusion

The points explained in this article give you a detailed view of the scenarios and possibilities that can arise when you do not have your MacBook Pro charger with you. So, taking the precautionary steps and then using the tips and tricks can help you in such crucial situations. Such steps can help you tackle the problems of low battery and can give you the extra moments and life to your MacBook Pro battery for work completion in tough scenes.