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Irish Power Supply - Will it work in USA?

  • 28-05-2009 10:31pm
    #1
    kippy
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    Hi,
    A friend of mine is heading to the US soon. He asked me whether his Irish laptop (with Irish power supply) will work over there.
    I believe it wont as they run at a different voltage.
    Would it work at all, even if he got a US power supply or is there some kind of a converter that can be used?
    Any help appreciated.
    Kippy

    Mods, please move if there is a better forum than this for this query.


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  • #2
    jhegarty
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    Most will. Check the voltage on the charger.

    If it's something like "AC 100 - 240v" you will be fine.


  • #3
    kikel
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    Only the plug is different. Use an adapter and you should be fine. Any charger i know of is 100-240 V as stated already.


  • #4
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,596 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    they use 110V in the US

    most laptops should be OK , but check before you go
    desktops have a switch, and if set to the wrong voltage may kill the PSU :(


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