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Plugged an American Ipod dock (120v) into an Irish socket - Busted?

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  • 10-01-2009 1:45am
    #1
    southdubliner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭


    I picked up a speaker dock for my Ipod in Boston. Guy in the store assured me it would work in Ireland/UK and even sold me an adapter for the plug shape, so I took his word for it.

    Just plugged it in and it won't work. The display lit up initially for about 5 second and then died.
    On closer inspection I notice the back has a sticker saying 120V - 60Hz, 16 W.

    Have I just fried the inside by plugging it in and wrecked it in the process?
    Or is it worth my while buying a Voltage converter?

    Thoughts would be appreciated.


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    ethernet
    Registered Users Posts: 3,568 ✭✭✭ethernet


    Unless it states two voltages (120/230 V, sometimes ±10 V), then it does not have a switching power supply and so is only suitable for use with a 120 V supply. I don't know if a transformer will work now if it's damaged.


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Most electronic devices are made for the world market and can handle 100-250 volts 50/60 Hz. See if the Ipod will work on its own. If the dock was bought from a company that has centres in Ireland you could bring it there?
    Do you have a brand name, ID number for it?


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    j1smithy
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    Your best and cheapest bet would be to plug it into the 110V outlet that is probably in your bathroom. If it works then, get a voltage changer.... if not perhaps you could get it exchanged for a new one... ( I know bought in a foreign land may make it more difficult)


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    Overheal
    Registered Users Posts: 83,357 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    southdubliner wrote: »
    I picked up a speaker dock for my Ipod in Boston. Guy in the store assured me it would work in Ireland/UK and even sold me an adapter for the plug shape, so I took his word for it.

    Just plugged it in and it won't work. The display lit up initially for about 5 second and then died.
    On closer inspection I notice the back has a sticker saying 120V - 60Hz, 16 W.

    Have I just fried the inside by plugging it in and wrecked it in the process?
    Or is it worth my while buying a Voltage converter?

    Thoughts would be appreciated.
    If it was from an official apple store I'd write in email to Apple customer service. If you can remember the guys name and the store you were at, all the better.


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    cabrwab
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,269 ✭✭✭cabrwab


    To be honest it sounds fried!
    Although the salesman did say to you it would work i would at least try to get in touch with the shop and see what they can do for you!


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    towel401
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    Usually there is a 'pop' sound and a bit of smoke when you plug these things in if they are only meant for 110v :D


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