R Reynoldsl Member Joined Nov 2, 2018 Messages 17 Reaction score 2 Nov 27, 2018 #1 Not sure if there is a thread for this already. If I import a laptop from Amazon, will there be a power supply/adaptor issue and how can I overcome it?
Not sure if there is a thread for this already. If I import a laptop from Amazon, will there be a power supply/adaptor issue and how can I overcome it?
N newby_investor Executive Member Joined Aug 8, 2018 Messages 5,195 Reaction score 3,623 Location Cape Town Nov 28, 2018 #2 Depends what you mean by "issue". They'll have an American plug but you can buy a simple travel adapter for it. The bricks can detect whether you're plugging in to 110 or 220 V and adapt accordingly. So you shouldn't have much of a problem.
Depends what you mean by "issue". They'll have an American plug but you can buy a simple travel adapter for it. The bricks can detect whether you're plugging in to 110 or 220 V and adapt accordingly. So you shouldn't have much of a problem.
The_Traveller Expert Member Joined Aug 9, 2008 Messages 3,473 Reaction score 649 Nov 28, 2018 #4 Yip (as NI said above) the power is 110-240v stable, you'll just need a plug adaptor.
R Reynoldsl Member Joined Nov 2, 2018 Messages 17 Reaction score 2 Dec 8, 2018 #6 Received my laptop, and used a local plug that plugs into the power adapter. Works like a dream! Thanks for the feedback
Received my laptop, and used a local plug that plugs into the power adapter. Works like a dream! Thanks for the feedback