Can my apple MAC Book handle 220V in Italy?
its pretty new, bought it in 2007, basic MAC laptop?
Laptops & Notebooks - 3 Answers
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Maybe. But we would need to know what model you are talking about. You could alternatively figure it out yourself by reading the power adapter information. It should say "110v-240v" somewhere if it is capable.
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Buy a converter because Europe uses a different outlet than here in US.
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Yes it will. you might want to purchase this when you travel: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=7E4F2D7D&nplm=M8794G/B#overview It's a Travel Kit adapter for different plug sockets
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Why is my laptop shocking me when I charge it in Europe
Why is my laptop shocking me when I charge it in Europe?
I'm studying abroad in Italy and I'm using an adaptor to charge my American Apple laptop. Whenever my laptop is plugged in it makes a buzzing sound and recently I can actually feel an electrical charge coming from my laptop when I touch it. It charging correctly, but I'm not sure if this is safe for my laptop? Any help?
Laptops & Notebooks - 3 Answers
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the voltage might be too much for your laptop to handle. check the battery pack on the laptop and see what voltage it takes then see what the voltage is on the charger pack. be careful as to not giving too much voltage into the laptop or it will fry your battery
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Europe has a different standard voltage than America does. Most newer laptops have an Input of 100 to 240 Volts, and 50-60 Hz. Your laptop AC adapter brick should list the voltage range its capable of handling. If its not capable of handling the higher voltage, then you will need a converter to plug your laptop into which will convert the voltage to something your laptop can use. If it is capable of handling this voltage then it is possible you have a short somewhere that is electrifying your case. If this happens in every outlet you plug it into, I would check your AC adapter to make sure it is putting out the proper voltage. Good luck!
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Probably not grounded. Italy uses 220VAC 50 hz so your charger should handle that. But it appears the electrical system where you are using it is not properly grounded. Try reversing the plug at the outlet if it is not a three prong plug like in the USA
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I'm studying abroad in Italy and I'm using an adaptor to charge my American Apple laptop. Whenever my laptop is plugged in it makes a buzzing sound and recently I can actually feel an electrical charge coming from my laptop when I touch it. It charging correctly, but I'm not sure if this is safe for my laptop? Any help?
Laptops & Notebooks - 3 Answers
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the voltage might be too much for your laptop to handle. check the battery pack on the laptop and see what voltage it takes then see what the voltage is on the charger pack. be careful as to not giving too much voltage into the laptop or it will fry your battery
2 :
Europe has a different standard voltage than America does. Most newer laptops have an Input of 100 to 240 Volts, and 50-60 Hz. Your laptop AC adapter brick should list the voltage range its capable of handling. If its not capable of handling the higher voltage, then you will need a converter to plug your laptop into which will convert the voltage to something your laptop can use. If it is capable of handling this voltage then it is possible you have a short somewhere that is electrifying your case. If this happens in every outlet you plug it into, I would check your AC adapter to make sure it is putting out the proper voltage. Good luck!
3 :
Probably not grounded. Italy uses 220VAC 50 hz so your charger should handle that. But it appears the electrical system where you are using it is not properly grounded. Try reversing the plug at the outlet if it is not a three prong plug like in the USA
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
Voltage convertor for Italy
Voltage convertor for Italy?
Live in United States, going to Italy. Planning on taking electronics like my laptop, hair blow dryer, hair straightner, etc. I believe I need to take a convertor. Would you clue me in, what is the best thing to take so my things won't die in Italy? LOL
Other - Italy - 2 Answers
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You may/may not need a converter. Do you have a travel store? Take the items that you are wanting to take with you into the store and they will read the code to tell you if you need or converter or can get my with a modified plug. Most of the newer equipment, you can get by with just using a modified plug...easier that way, less heavy and cumbersome. Have a blast in Italy...my favorite place.
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Bring your own converters, as many hotels don't have that accessibility. You will need for certain type of electronics, as your laptop
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Live in United States, going to Italy. Planning on taking electronics like my laptop, hair blow dryer, hair straightner, etc. I believe I need to take a convertor. Would you clue me in, what is the best thing to take so my things won't die in Italy? LOL
Other - Italy - 2 Answers
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You may/may not need a converter. Do you have a travel store? Take the items that you are wanting to take with you into the store and they will read the code to tell you if you need or converter or can get my with a modified plug. Most of the newer equipment, you can get by with just using a modified plug...easier that way, less heavy and cumbersome. Have a blast in Italy...my favorite place.
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Bring your own converters, as many hotels don't have that accessibility. You will need for certain type of electronics, as your laptop
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