- seriously though, the PA-6 adapters provide up to 70 watts (3.5 amps) at a fixed 20 volts, and the PA-1 is rated up to 70 watts (3.8 amps) at a fixed 18.5 volts. This link may provide some information regarding compatibility.
I am moving from Canada to Australia and the input voltage is going to be different. I have a PA-6 adapter for my Dell Latitude CPx laptop. Is there anything that I need to do to switch from the 110V to the 220V? I have read that the computer can be used for both, just not sure if all I do is plug in or need to switch something (internal or external)
Your adapter should mention on the underside that the input voltage is 110-220, or 240V AC.
Australia & NewZealand use 240VAC.
They also use a plug with 3 flat pins \ /
!
Adapters are available to accept your plug & mount into an Australian socket.
Alternately, if your AC cord plugs into your adapter, it is possible to buy a new appropriate cord to do this from almost any appliance store. This is definitely tidier, safer & possibly cheaper.
GreyMack
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March 15th, 2006 16:00
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March 19th, 2006 11:00
Hi,
I am moving from Canada to Australia and the input voltage is going to be different. I have a PA-6 adapter for my Dell Latitude CPx laptop. Is there anything that I need to do to switch from the 110V to the 220V? I have read that the computer can be used for both, just not sure if all I do is plug in or need to switch something (internal or external)
WahgiLad
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April 17th, 2006 05:00
G'day,
Your adapter should mention on the underside that the input voltage is 110-220, or 240V AC.
Australia & NewZealand use 240VAC.
They also use a plug with 3 flat pins \ /
!
Adapters are available to accept your plug & mount into an Australian socket.
Alternately, if your AC cord plugs into your adapter, it is possible to buy a new appropriate cord to do this from almost any appliance store. This is definitely tidier, safer & possibly cheaper.