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Title: O/T PC Question Post by: bundle on May 06, 2006, 07:39:07 PM Bringing my PC from the USA
Does anyone know if there is a switch on a PC that can change it from 110 volt to 240 volt? If not would I have to buy a new power supply for my computer or can I buy some kind of adapter? Cheers Title: Re: O/T PC Question Post by: Nem on May 06, 2006, 08:00:15 PM Title: Re: O/T PC Question Post by: RioRodent on May 06, 2006, 08:20:23 PM I've just had a look at a spare Power Supply that I have... there is no 110/240 switch on it.
Replacement power supplies are cheap enough and pretty easy to change. Title: Re: O/T PC Question Post by: Dewi_cool on May 06, 2006, 08:58:55 PM probably need an extension lead or
http://www.beststuff.co.uk/voltage_conversion.htm or local pound shop, ah there u go Title: Re: O/T PC Question Post by: Acidmouse on May 06, 2006, 09:00:13 PM Funny enough I got my adaptor at local pound shop :)
Title: Re: O/T PC Question Post by: bundle on May 06, 2006, 11:11:05 PM Thanks guys
I think i will go with the 750 watts converter. I will plug everything into my USA surge protector then plug the surge protector into the adapter...does that sound right? Title: Re: O/T PC Question Post by: Bongo on May 06, 2006, 11:53:42 PM What PC do you have?
There is normally a switch located on the PSU (Power Supply Unit) to change between 110 and 240v - all you'll need then is a new lead which is cheap as chips. The PSU is where the plug goes into the PC so is easy to find. If there is not a switch your PSU may be autosensing, or if not you can replace one very cheaply. (Please don't plug it in to find out if it's autosesning!!) Title: Re: O/T PC Question Post by: bundle on May 07, 2006, 12:14:25 AM Quote (Please don't plug it in to find out if it's autosesning!!) rotflmfao rotflmfao It's a compaq, i will pull the side off and take a look. Title: Re: O/T PC Question Post by: Nem on May 07, 2006, 01:22:58 AM Is your computer a PC or Laptop/Notebook?
Title: Re: O/T PC Question Post by: bundle on May 07, 2006, 01:42:11 AM PC mate.
i was gonna bung it in a suite case and bring it home (pack clothes around it to protect it somewhat) |