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Traveling from US to UK with X61 - 2-prong power supply OK?
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 1:43 pm
by Edward Mendelson
I'll be traveling from the US to the UK with an X61S next month. The machine came with a power supply that uses an ungrounded two-prong line cord. Will this be adequate in the UK if I use a US-UK outlet (mains) adapter, or will I need a power supply with a grounded three-prong cord?
Many thanks for any advice...
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 1:51 pm
by RealBlackStuff
Any UK (or Irish) plug (or adapter) needs a ground-pin, even if it is only a dummy plastic pin.
You'll need this 3rd. pin to open the security-cover over the 'life' pins, that is built-in in every outlet.
You could use a 2-prong Euro-plug and use e.g. a small screwdriver or a long tip from a biro or similar, and force the cover open with that, but it's only for emergencies, and NOT recommended.
There's no need to organize a 3-prong US plug.
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 2:32 pm
by Edward Mendelson
That's all I need to know, thanks - I think you mean that I can plug the two-prong US plug into this kind of adapter and I'll be fine:
http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/205361/26 ... F_Fuse.jpg
Thanks again!
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 3:18 pm
by poshgeordie
Yup that'll be fine and enjoy your visit to the UK
