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Using my laptop in Japan?

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  • 21-03-2012 3:03pm
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    trishasaffron
    Registered Users Posts: 922 ✭✭✭


    I have the correct adapter just wondering if it is ok to just plug in the laptop to recharge the battery or does the difference in voltage matter?


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    shindig-jp
    Registered Users Posts: 386 ✭✭shindig-jp


    . For Japan use the two pin adapter 100~110 volt .


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    FruitLover
    Registered Users Posts: 2,534 ✭✭✭FruitLover


    Most modern power supply units are multi-voltage, so you should be able to just plug it in (double-check the label first though).


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    Mr. Loverman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,001 ✭✭✭Mr. Loverman


    I was recently in Japan and had no problems. Your power adaptor will state the range it supports. Most likely (definitely likely!) it will support Japan.


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    NeonCookies
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    Should have no problems! My boyfriend and I are currently in Japan, and both our laptops work perfectly with the two pin adaptor. As long as your charger has the 'box' on the wire for adapting the voltage, you'll be fine!


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    Mr. Loverman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,001 ✭✭✭Mr. Loverman


    NeonCookies wrote: »
    My boyfriend and I are currently in Japan

    AND WHERE IS HE NOW?

    AT A BUKKAKE PARTY, MOST LIKELY

    SORRY


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    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    Mr. Loverman wrote: »
    AND WHERE IS HE NOW?

    AT A BUKKAKE PARTY, MOST LIKELY

    SORRY

    Not very appropriate. Consider this a warning.


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    Mr. Loverman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,001 ✭✭✭Mr. Loverman


    atavan-halen wrote: »
    Not very appropriate. Consider this a warning.

    It was a joke, but I understand.


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    hibby
    Registered Users Posts: 273 ✭✭hibby


    The answer is yes, your laptop will work in Japan.

    If you want to be 100% sure, check the label on the underside of the power supply. It will state the range of acceptable input voltage, something like this: INPUT 100-240VAC; and also the acceptable input frequency: 50-60 Hz.

    The mains voltage in Japan is 100V. The system frequency is 60 Hz in the west of Japan (e.g. Osaka) and 50 Hz in the east of Japan (e.g. Tokyo).


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