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    AC Power charger/adapter step up converter

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Ianl64, Apr 22, 2012.

  1. Ianl64

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    I have a Samsung Laptop RV511-A07UK and going to america in 3 weeks and i am looking for a usa to uk step up converter. My laptop says 60w on the underside but i dont know what max output mean etc. has anyone been to the states and used a step up converter... i can only find a 45w and 100 w version would the 45w do or would i have to go for the 100w version. and does anyone know of a good make ???

    many thanks

    Ian
     
    Ianl64, Apr 22, 2012
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    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    As long as the power supply is auto switching between 100 and 240 volt, all you need is an adapter to convert the UK power plug to one for US sockets.
     
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    How do i know if it is auto switching ??

    It does say the following on the laptops ac adapter
    input 100-240v~1.5A(1.5A),50-60Hz
    output 19v-3.16A(3.16A)

    But nothing else, does this mean its auto switching or am i missing something??

    And what do you mean when you say an adapter, is that just a standard usa 2 pin to uk 3 pin adapter.

    Sorry for being so thick lol but i dont want to blow up my laptop and my fiancee had to buy a step down converter when she came over here.

    Thanks for your post.
     
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    Thank you, your help is appreciated :)
     
    Ianl64, Apr 23, 2012
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