Hi, i'm just wondering if anyone here can help?
I've bought a laptop from germany and i live in the uk, the laptop wil come with a power supply that will work in the uk (switching kind however the plug will be germany 2 prong type.
Is it easy to take the plug off and rewire with a uk plug
-- drky
yes
If it's the flat type (similar to the ones on, say, electric razors) you can also get permanent adaptors; basically a 13 amp plug(top) that takes the plug, then you tightne the cover down and it all locks into place. CPC do them.
Basically, if you need to ask such a basic question, no - best get someone who knows how to wire a plug to show you....
It will probably have one of 3 types of standard mains connectors (IEC, figure-8 and another that looks like a 3-way figure-8) that go into the PSU - UK style leads are readily and cheaply available for at least 2 of them.
I've found that a shaver adapter works fine :-)
Yes; simple
and another that
cheaply available
Maplin do all three types: IEC, fig 8, and clover leaf.
Buy a new cable. It's safer and you'll still have the euro plug.
Christian.
it does seem a worrying question... think I'll second Jerrys suggestion, get someone to show you how to do it.
NT
yes.
yes, just no earth
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