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    Would my M15x and M17x power adapters work in Europe?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by wacomjoe, Feb 6, 2011.

  1. wacomjoe

    wacomjoe Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys, I'm moving to Spain shortly and I have an american bought M17x and M15x. I think they do but I would like confirmation before burning my laptops :s

    The specs for the M15x:
    Input: 100-240V 2.5A(2,5A) 50-60Hz
    Output: 19.5V(19,5V) 7.7A(7,5A)
    Model: DA150PM100-00
    DPN: J408P
    REF. NO: ADP-150RB B

    And the specs for the M17x:
    Input: 100-240V 50-60Hz 3.5A (3,5A)
    Output: 19.5V(19,5V) 12.3A(12,3D)
    P/N: J938H
    Model:GA240PE1-00


    I guess they both work for both 110V (America) and 220V (Europe) and I should only need to change the cable, but can someone Please confirm? Any europeans with the same model part in the forum? Or alienware europe sells a different power adapter over there?

    Thanks a lot in advance!
     
    wacomjoe, Feb 6, 2011
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  2. svl7

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    Yes, this will definitely work!
     
    svl7, Feb 6, 2011
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  3. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    The adapters support between 100V-240V with 50Hz-60Hz and 3,5A grab an european PSU cable and you'll be ok.
    This is what i did ;)
     
    katalin_2003, Feb 6, 2011
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    Actually you don't even need a cable, an adapter for the plug will be enough... should cost you about 2 bucks.
     
    svl7, Feb 6, 2011
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  5. wacomjoe

    wacomjoe Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you both! I'm happy to hear that :)
     
    wacomjoe, Feb 6, 2011
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  6. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    I said a PSU cable as almost everybody has that arround(from desktops etc.) :p an adapter will do the job as well.
     
    katalin_2003, Feb 6, 2011
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  7. johnsmor

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    Seeing as I live in Europe (moved from NA recently) I can guarantee you they work :)
     
    johnsmor, Feb 6, 2011
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    Since the power requirement is 100v+, you should have no problem using it in America and Europe with just plug converters.
     
    Hobgoblinpie, Feb 6, 2011
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  9. beelsr

    beelsr Notebook Consultant

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    what i do when i travel to europe is bring a multi-outlet power strip, plug everything into that(them) and use the plug adapter on the power strip. that way, i minimize the # of converters and adapters needed.

    I suppose if I was moving there, I'd buy a couple cables so I could use the lappy at an internet cafe or where ever...
     
    beelsr, Feb 7, 2011
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