Can you recharge a laptop in Europe with only a plug adaptor, or do you need a voltage converter?
I have an IBM X40 laptop and I want to be able to recharge it in Europe. Can I do it with only a plug adapter, or do I need to somehow convert the voltage? Or can I buy a power cord which will allow me to safely charge it overseas?
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1 :
you need a transformer if your laptop is 110. Europe run on 220 volts. also their plugs are different for the wall sockets but u can buy adapters for that
2 :
Depends where you are. If your in America, then yes you will need to convert the voltage somehow. If in the UK, then no. Check your local Electrical store.
3 :
Look on the power supply and see if it says 110-240V AC on it. If so just the plug adapter. If not you need a transformer too. You could also call tech support at http://www.laptoppower.net/IBM-Thinkpad-X41_Series/c68_76_315/p762/Laptop_AC_Adapter_60W_(004)/product_info.html and ask these people who sell Thinkpad adapters.
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If your Laptop was made within the last 10 fricken years, then you should be fine. All you need to do to be absolutely certain is look on the charger for your laptop, look where it says input, and as long as it says '100-240V' and '50-60Hz' then you'll be fine and all you'll need is a plug adapter
