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    Going to Hong Kong with my T61

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by rwong1984, Jun 13, 2008.

  1. rwong1984

    rwong1984 Newbie

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    Hi everyone,

    I bought a 14" T61 widescreen a couple months ago here in Canada, and I will be relocating to Hong Kong this fall. Since the power adapter plugs are different here in North America (the shape of the prongs, as well as the power requirements), do I need to buy a whole new power cord/brick, or is there some sort of adapter I can use?

    Thanks!
    Richmond
     
    rwong1984, Jun 13, 2008
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  2. TP_FAN

    TP_FAN Notebook Enthusiast

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    My reply would be like Obama's african gray " Yes, We Can", "Yes, We can!"

    Lol
     
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  3. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    No need to buy a whole new power cord/brick, your TP brick is 110-220v, all you need is a simple adapter that changes the NA plug to the HK one. You can pick those up locally for like US$2-3.
     
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    rwong1984 Newbie

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    So the North American power brick I already have will automatically convert the voltage/power for me? I'm nervous about frying my Thinkpad... ;)

    Sorry for being a newb...I don't know much about this stuff
     
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  5. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    Yes. Look at the writings on your power brick, you will see it's written "110-220V", and HK is 220V standard. My old Toshiba Portege that I bought in Canada few years ago, even that came with a 110-220V brick. Actually, I haven't seen any notebook that didn't come with a 110-220V brick, notebooks are designed for travelers. Like I said, just look at the writings on the brick so you can be sure.
     
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