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    Charging my P7811-FX in Switzerland

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Liricas, May 28, 2009.

  1. Liricas

    Liricas Notebook Guru

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    I'll be in Switzerland for longer and will need to find a solution to charge my P7811FX... Is there a way that there is a cable from the output to the laptops charger I already have? bc. now i just have the american one from the charger to the ouput, is there a Swiss one available? (230V)

    thx for your help

    Liricas
     
    Liricas, May 28, 2009
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  2. Wxguy

    Wxguy Newbie

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    You just need an AC Power Converter for Europe. Available online or even at Radio Shack, just make sure can support the wattage. I spent many years in Spain using American TVs and Computers.

    Costs around 25-30 bucks.
     
    Wxguy, May 29, 2009
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    Lykhan Notebook Consultant

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    Exactly this; however I think Great Britain's differs from mainland Europe.
     
    Lykhan, May 29, 2009
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  4. martee

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    martee, May 29, 2009
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  5. MINIz guy

    MINIz guy Notebook Consultant

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    Isn't the power supply of these laptops automatically switching?

    The power supply of my P-6831FX takes 100-240V. I would tihnk it is the same for your laptop.

    Edit: Martee's link is what you need. An converter is not needed, just an adapter.
     
    MINIz guy, May 30, 2009
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    rfvijn Notebook Geek

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    While that may be the case... You still need to be able to plug the darn thing in.
     
    rfvijn, Jun 1, 2009
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    Well, I did edit my post and said that the adapter martee linked to is what would be needed. That adapter does allow the power supply to work with European power outlets.
     
    MINIz guy, Jun 1, 2009
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  8. Lum-X

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    don't worry just buy the adapter to convert the plug and it will work fine.

    I;m using my laptop for almost a year in Kosovo and we have the same plugs like you have back there in Swiss
     
    Lum-X, Jun 2, 2009
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