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    power source on xps m1530

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by nattefrost, Jan 8, 2008.

  1. nattefrost

    nattefrost Notebook Guru

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    very much interested in buying this laptop. I'll be doing alot of travelling to Europe next year and possibly staying for a year. My question is what is the power source for this laptop. Is it (100V-240V)? meaning does it have a switch you can flick between the two? TIA
     
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    No its not switchable. You can buy an adapter to do that.
     
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    Yes, it will work (or at least I was told by a Dell rep that it would work 100V-240V). You'll just need the European plug for it.
     
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    in other words i dont need a converter? So let me get this straight, most AC adapters (the big brick box) accept voltage from 100-240v (see pic below) and all i need is the two prong plug/adapter that goes into the wall?

    ex.
    http://www.notebookreview.com/assets/28691.jpg
     
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    Correct...
     
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    Right, you can plug your XPS M1530's AC adapter into the wall in most countries, assuming you have the right plug adapter (round prongs, big honking British plug, etc). I asked this exact question on a chat with a Dell rep last week. You might want to ask again, as sometimes the reps are 'uninformed'.
     
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    awesome, thanx alot guys for the help. Big hails to all. :)
     
    nattefrost, Jan 9, 2008
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