American Laptops/ Voltage question

bostonian

Has anyone here bought an American laptop, made for 110 volts? An adapter won't do, I'll have to buy a transformer to use it in Europe... is there any modification that can be made?

highlydebased

I doubt the laptop will be a problem. Just the charger. The charger generally inputs around 24vc DC to the laptop.

As far as I can see, all that is required is a european charger. Many universal models available

Tom Dunne

bostonian wrote:

Has anyone here bought an American laptop, made for 110 volts?

*raises hand*

bostonian wrote:

An adapter won't do, I'll have to buy a transformer to use it in Europe... is there any modification that can be made?

No you won't. 99% of laptops come with dual 110/240V power supplies. It is extremely unusual for a laptop to not have a dual-voltage transformer. So you don't need an adapter, just cut off the American plug and replace it with an Irish plug.

kaizersoze

Neon-Circles wrote:

I doubt the laptop will be a problem. Just the charger. The charger generally inputs around 24vc DC to the laptop.

As far as I can see, all that is required is a european charger. Many universal models available

Incorrect.

It's exactly as tom dunne says. It'll work no problem, just change the plug to an Irish 3 pin and you'll be fine.

bostonian

thanks everyone for clearing that up!