Power brick and adapter

Nikola_Rus

Hello, I brought my Acer Helios 300 laptop with me to Europe. I'm in a dilemma over whether or not should i plug it in to charge. I have the US power brick and I bought a adapter so i could blug my laptop in to the wall, but I don't know if this will fry my laptop or not. Should i buy a European version of the power brick, or should i just stick it in (with the us version)?

Sharanji

Nikola_Rus 

Yes, it shoud work fine in Europe with 220v.  Most modern laptops can automatically handle from 100 to 240 volts, which lets them operate without a separate power transformer or converter. The United States generally uses electricity at 120 volts, while Europe ranges from 220 to 240 volts. 

To make sure your laptop can deal with the voltage range, look on the chunky block part of the power cord to see if “100-240V” is listed next to Input. You should also make sure the laptop’s power adapter operates with frequencies of 50 Hertz to 60 Hertz. The United States uses electricity at a frequency of 60 Hz, while 50 Hz common in Europe.

But while you may not need a power converter, you’ll probably need a plug converter to slip over the prongs of your American power cord and adapt it for the different European outlet configurations. Most stores sell travel supplies carry plug converters for various electrical outlets, as well as other helpful items like surge protectors to help protect your gear in those countries with somewhat erratic electrical systems.

You can also contact Acer support for any help :
Acer worldwide : http://www.acer.com/worldwide/support/
Authorized International Travelers Warranty locations : http://www.acer.com/worldwide/support/itw_location.htm

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