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    sz series power supply

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by drumarr, May 14, 2006.

  1. drumarr

    drumarr Newbie

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    hi

    i have an american bought sz 160 and i am taking it to england with me ,i was wondering if i plug in a uk power supply will it affect my laptop,i know i can use an plug adapter/converter with my 2 prong u.s. power lead ,i'm just wondering if i buy a uk power lead it will work ok and not fry
     
    drumarr, May 14, 2006
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  2. Guillermédico

    Guillermédico Notebook Geek

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    The UK power adapter should work as long as its output is 19.5V (the required input voltage for the SZ) and provided it has the correct plug for the Sony SZ series.

    Even 19V (the output of the Kensington adapter using the N4 tip) seems to work for those of us who own an "alternative" power adapter.

    There are several UK participants on this board. Perhaps they can share their experiences with UK power adapters, Sony brand or otherwise.
     
    Guillermédico, May 14, 2006
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  3. jujube

    jujube Notebook Deity

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    Your adapter should have not problem but the plug, you'll need a converter for that.
     
    jujube, May 14, 2006
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  4. neilk2350

    neilk2350 Notebook Evangelist

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    99% of computer power adapters work in both 110 and 220. i fly all over the world and only have had one problem. but it was with a sony tr in france. i plugged in the adapter (it clearly said 110/220) and it fried. i was left in paris with no power. luckily the french love their sony's and a freindly computer store sold me a new power supply.
     
    neilk2350, May 15, 2006
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    I wish I could flay all over the world. I'm stuck in Hawaii. Been to the mainland but only to take the kids to Disneyland. :)
     
    starstreak, May 15, 2006
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