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    taking my p-6831FX to Switzerland

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by mrsamsa, Jun 8, 2008.

  1. mrsamsa

    mrsamsa Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm going to Switzerland for a year, and will be trucking my laptop along, the power supply is rated 100-240V 2.0A.

    Switzerland has 2 plug, the standard 2 prong Euro one and a 3 prong variant. Will it matter if I get a 2 prong or a 3 prong adapter for the power supply?
     
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    No you'll be fine as they are 240V.
     
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    Cool, thanks.
     
    mrsamsa, Jun 8, 2008
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    Yes small devices like laptops will work just fine with an int'l plug.
     
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    Well, the P6831 does have a grounded plug, this may be a personal matter to you or not. As others, the adapter works fine off 220V as stated on adapter.
     
    hydra, Jun 8, 2008
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