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    Voltage Regulator Inspiron 1150

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Maestro1, Aug 21, 2007.

  1. Maestro1

    Maestro1 Newbie

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    I will soon be traveling to South Africa where they use 220V for everything. Do I need to purchase an external voltage regulator for my Dell Inspiron 1150 or does my computer come with that built in? (Trying to find an answer to this question on Dell's web site is impossible!)
     
    Maestro1, Aug 21, 2007
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  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    it doesnt have it built in. you either need to buy another powersupply or an external regulator like you were saying
     
    nizzy1115, Aug 21, 2007
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  3. Maestro1

    Maestro1 Newbie

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    Thank you so much, Nizzy! Now, where do I get one of these voltage regulator thingies?
     
    Maestro1, Aug 21, 2007
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  4. roobarb

    roobarb Notebook Consultant

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    I think you just have to get the plug adapter, no power inverter.

    The computers ac adapter usually take 110-240volts, thats why. You can read on the lable of your ac adapter.
     
    roobarb, Aug 21, 2007
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