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    G73 adaptor problem

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by larahir, Mar 14, 2010.

  1. larahir

    larahir Notebook Guru

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    Folks, my G73-A1 is to be shipped from the US (powernotebooks) to me in less than a day, after almost 2 month's wait! :)

    I'm just wondering, when I receive it, would I fry the laptop if I directly plug the adapter (Full Range Auto Switching AC Adapter according to powernotebooks) into a wall socket?

    FYI I live in Hong Kong where electricity supply is 220V, 50Hz, with a type G socket. I have a travel adapter that converts the american 2 pin into our 3 pin.

    Any help would be much appreciated :)
     
    larahir, Mar 14, 2010
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  2. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Nowadays, most laptop (including the G73) power adapters are capable of accepting inputs of 100V-240V and 50-60Hz. All you'll need is a plug adapter. However, keep in mind that you'll probably need a US 3 pin to HK 3 pin adapter.
     
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  3. jester1x

    jester1x Notebook Geek

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    I can confirm you'll be just fine. I'm typing this on the G73 I just unpacked (about two hours ago). I ordered it from Newegg earlier this week. I didn't have the patience to wait for an A1 or A2 model. Besides, Newegg had a better financing deal for me compared to any other place/site.

    The power adapter will work just fine for you in Hong Kong. I checked the label on the underside and I can confirm it it lists the voltages 100-240V. As far as the 50/60 Hertz, it should not be an issue at all. The electronics I've had in the past always operated on either cycle. (Lived in mainland Japan & Okinawa for a number of years.) You'll only need the three prong adapter.

    Plan on not getting much sleep when it arrives. :)
     
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  4. larahir

    larahir Notebook Guru

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    Thanks peoples! cuz it would be really anticlimatic if the thing blows up after such a long wait... ;)
     
    larahir, Mar 14, 2010
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