What do you do when your power cord end looks odd?

http://i.imgur.com/SHp8Sou.png

https://i.imgur.com/x4k3n4E.png

I got the power cord when I bought this

http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-34UM65-34-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B00JR6GBHO/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t

Whereas I'm used to dealing with wall outlets that look like this

http://www.doityourself.com/forum/a...acle-outlet-electrical-outlet-plug-outlet.jpg

It looks like type E or type F but how do I know?

http://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plugs-and-sockets/

How do I know what type my outlets (the female parts) are? Can't tell if they are type A or B but I'm in the USA in Massachusetts at the moment if that helps

http://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plugs-and-sockets/

What product on amazon would you recommend to deal with this?

Short version of this thread:

I've got this shown below. Doesn't fit into outlet. I'm in America. What do I do?
http://i.imgur.com/O6RtcIK.jpg

 

Your cable is a European type plug. You are trying to plug into American outlets.

You have two solutions:

1). Simply buy the correct power cable. They are replaceable and interchangeable.

C2G / Cables To Go 03134 18 AWG Universal Power Cord for NEMA 5-15P to IEC320C13, Black (10 Feet/3.04 Meters) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005113L/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_HKa8vbPTHG3J7

2). Buy an international power adapter. You can find one in any electronics store, general retail store (Walmart, Target), or luggage store.



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I had the same thing. Assuming it's a three wire cable, you can usually cut the whole plug off the cable. Restrip the wires and screw them into the plug terminals of the replacement plug. You can pick up replacement plugs for cheap at most hardware stores. You'll need to be able to use a screwdriver and google skills to pull up a plug wiring diagram. It's a bit of effort but better, IMHO, than always having a travel adapter stuck on the end - although if you're planning on spending time in Europe (Minus the UK) then you might want to leave it as is, for obvious reasons. I've done it on three cables from different manufacturers and it's not too hard at all but obviously be aware of your own skill level.

If there are some form of resistors or transformer gadgets in the plug itself then definitely don't touch it but those bits are usually in the power block.

 

Or, just buy a replacement cable with the correct plug for $4. Then you avoid having to deal with splicing cables that carry 120 volts to very expensive electronic equipment.

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in the uk it's illegal to sell an item with a non-uk power cord. not sure what the law is where you are, but look into it. you might be able to get an exchange or reimbursement for a new cord.

 

correct. just buy the correct cord that goes into the power adapter and plugs into the wall.
and make sure your the power adapter says "100 - 240 VAC, 50/60Hz" on it. That way you know it will auto adjust the voltage going to the tv. It should say that , but just double check.

A local computer parts store should have a cable with the correct ends like that for cheap. The thicker the cable the better. According to newegg, that tv only draws 34watts.

 

Well you read the right thread then as all the answers are in here.

 

If you go this route (don't recommend... go for a replacement), be DAMN SURE you correctly insulate the wires and plug once you're done. US mains power can kill you dead.

 

Just swap out the power cord and be done with it. Don't strip it. Don't buy an adapter. Just spend $5 for a replacement cord. Or at least call the manufacturer and tell them you got the wrong plug and I'm sure they'll expedite one to you ASAP.