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taobenli
Joined: 26 Apr 2004
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 Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 12:01 am Post subject: computer trouble |
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I brought my laptop with me from the U.S. It's a few years old, and a bit big and clunky by current standards, but generally works fine for me.
I also brought a plug so that an American plug will fit into a Korean one, as well as a power converter. When I have used my laptop when plugged into the converter it quickly runs out of batteries (even though the light is on it doesn't seem like it's charging). Plus, it feels like it's running a bit hot. I don't want to fry my computer, and I want to use it for more than a few minutes without it running out of batteries!
What gives? Should I try it without the adapter (is it supposed to "adapt" itself)? I also noticed I have another plug which came with the computer which fits a Korean socket (wide, round prongs). It says "2.5A 250V."
Thanks for the help! |
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IlIlNine
Joined: 15 Jun 2005
Location: Gunpo, Gyonggi, SoKo
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| Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:43 am Post subject: |
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| You should just be able to plug in your notebook 'brick' into the wall via a local cable or a plug adaptor. No need for the converter. |
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flummuxt
Joined: 15 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:50 am Post subject: |
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| You should just be able to plug in your notebook 'brick' into the wall via a local cable or a plug adaptor. No need for the converter. |
If it says 120/220 volt on the brick, that is. Apparently most or all do. But NOT ALL computer accessories have bricks that work with 220 volt.
A cheap power converter might not produce good clean current for electronics. If your equipment appears to be acting funny, DO NOT use the converter with it. There are bigger converters that might do the job better.
Some posters a while back were talking about the order of plugging stuff in. I've been noticing sparking sometimes when plugging in the adapter. And I got sparking when using an extension outlet with a switch; this thing even caught fire.
So I've been plugging the brick in first and then the small plug into the laptop.
Anyone else noticed problems with this 220 and the local plugs, etc?
I wonder if some people are getting fried laptops or desktops as a result. |
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taobenli
Joined: 26 Apr 2004
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| Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:56 am Post subject: |
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Hmmm...it says Input: 100-240V- 50/60HZ 1.5A
And Output: 19V-4.74A
What does that mean? |
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kimchi story
Joined: 23 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 4:07 am Post subject: |
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| That means you're good to go. Just plug it in using the plug adapter and forget about the converter. Mine says the same, and it has been fine for the last year. |
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