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Question about laptop charger..

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by DaveyBoy, May 6, 2009.

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    I have a Sony Vaio FW series laptop which I bought in the US last year. It has the US 2 pin power cable which is detachable from the actual charger. My question is, could I buy a 3 pin UK power cable and safely use this with the charger? It is annoying to have to use the adapter all the time.

    Thanks!
     
    DaveyBoy, May 6, 2009 IP
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    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    Check the input voltage. It should have all the input and output voltage/amperage numbers printed on it. If it's 110v, then your UK 240v will fry the charger, and possibly your laptop battery and motherboard.

    I think some laptops have an auto switching transformer than can cut UK/AU 240v down to other voltages, but don't take my word for it. Why not just get a UK charger for it?
     
    Kerosene, May 6, 2009 IP
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    DaveyBoy Peon

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    Thanks for reply, ive been using it no problems with the 2 pin plug as the charger can take 100 - 240v so i knew it would be fine without a convertor. I just was wondering whether replacing the short plug cable from charger to laptop with a 3 pin version would be ok?
     
    DaveyBoy, May 6, 2009 IP