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  1. Richard Mudhar

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1.   Aug 13, 2007 7:12 AM

» Richard Mudhar - Techie Question

In response to Techie Question posted by lorihenry:


Look at the power supply of your laptop. It will show the voltage range on the back. In Europe we use 230V nominal voltage at 50Hz (older labels will show 240VAC in the UK and 220V elsewhere but this has been harmonised) You supply should say something like my HP supply -

Input 100-240V 50-60Hz

and then you will simply need an adaptor for the plug, which are commonly available in the shop at European airports (the range is wider than I have seen and US airports for some reason)

If your supply says something like 100-130V then it is US only and you would need a step-down converter which is heavier and more expensive, and should have a rating to match or exceed that of your laptop (about 80W in general)

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