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    Need help fast: does it work overseas?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by rydude07, Aug 24, 2006.

  1. rydude07

    rydude07 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi,
    I bought an E1505 in the US and now im on vacation in Hong Kong.

    Do I need a voltage converter, or just an adapter for the plug to the outlet?

    I found the answer from dells forums. For people wondering, you do not need a voltage converter, just a plug adapter for the outlet prongs.

    Moderator can delete this thread or keep it open for reference. :)
     
    rydude07, Aug 24, 2006
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  2. Leshii

    Leshii Notebook Evangelist

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    all you have to do is read the voltage rating on the power supply ;)

    I think all dells are 110-240v 50-60Hz which pretty much covers you no matter where you go.
     
    Leshii, Aug 24, 2006
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  3. thetick97

    thetick97 Notebook Consultant

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    All you need is an adapter for the outlet. I've got mine connected to a 220V right now in Korea. :)
     
    thetick97, Aug 24, 2006
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  4. billionaiire

    billionaiire Notebook Guru

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    All you might need Mr. R is a plug to convert the PIN SHAPE.. the pins which are there on the power outlet are rectangular where far eastern countries might have round pins. No need to buy a voltage convertor. All DELL laptops work from 110 to 240 VOLTS @ 50~60 Hertz frequency.
     
    billionaiire, Aug 24, 2006
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  5. fanfan

    fanfan Notebook Enthusiast

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    yes all you need is the plug that converts the pin shape from the one we use to the triple rectangular one in hong kong

    [​IMG] the pin shape you want to convert to should look like the one with letter C
     
    fanfan, Aug 24, 2006
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