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    International power connector? Philippines specifically

    Discussion in 'HP' started by SauronMOS, Feb 25, 2008.

  1. SauronMOS

    SauronMOS Notebook Evangelist

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    My HP dv6500t's power adapter says that it is 110-240v and 50-60Hz compatible. Same as my MacBook.

    Apple's "World Traveler's Kit" is basically a bunch of interchangeable plugs that you connect to the AC adapter.

    So for my HP, I should only need a converter that converts the 3 prong grounded US plug to a grounded Philippines plug, correct? The AC adapter itself claims it can handle the different voltage, so I just need to convert the actual plug, correct?

    I've emailed HP since their site claims the adapters are not made to work in other countries, so I'm waiting for an email back. But the adapter itself claims it can handle different voltages and it should be able to get by with a plug adapter. And thats exactly how the adapter for my MacBook works.

    Thanks for any help.
     
    SauronMOS, Feb 25, 2008
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yeah you'll just need an adapter. My HP one works fine :) All notebook AC adapters should be dual voltage.
     
    Johnny T, Feb 25, 2008
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    The power supply should be multi voltage and frequency so all you need is a plug adaptor. This site suggests that the Philippines may have 3 alternatives. I ought to know since I worked there some years back but the fact I can't remember the details suggests that were weren't big problems connecting to the wall sockets (probably a quick trip to the local market and get a power strip which has different types of sockets).

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Feb 25, 2008
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  4. SauronMOS

    SauronMOS Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks guys. Thats what I thought.

    I felt a little silly asking that question, but better safe than sorry.
     
    SauronMOS, Feb 25, 2008
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  5. deadlock

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    I have a dv6700t and Im going to use this in Singapore.Here the voltage is 240v.
    The Power Cable which comes with HP is mentioned a white tag with " 125V 7A" on the wire. Eventhough the AC adaptro support any power do i need change the Power cable?or just i can by an Universal adaptor..?
     
    deadlock, Feb 25, 2008
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  6. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No the cable should be fine, mine says 250V 2.5A and I have used it everywhere... :p
     
    Johnny T, Feb 25, 2008
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    Johnny
    Just curious,I bought mine 2 weeks back in US and the cable has Awhite tag WHICH Says" 125V 7A" . So can I use the same cable with 240v? I think power adaptor is 100v-240v.It should be fine.

    How come urs is 250v?did u bought it in US or outside?
     
    deadlock, Feb 25, 2008
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  8. Johnny T

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    Bought from HK, have been used in the US and UK before.

    My AC adapter:
    - 65W
    - 100- 240V
    - 50-60Hz
    - 1.6A

    :D
     
    Johnny T, Feb 25, 2008
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    Just use a three prong-to-two-prong adapter.
     
    elec_debugger, Feb 25, 2008
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