Help Laptop charger is US :(

[Cappuccino]

Ive bought a msi laptop on ebay.

It came with this charger

I'm from the UK and we have difference ones, so that wont work. HELP! ;(

Can I buy a plug for it? Are they available in UK shops? What are they called? FML. All exited and now I can't even turn on my laptop because I can't charge it! 🙁

 

[Techhog]

Well, the first thing you need to find out is if the power brick supports UK voltages. If it does, you just need a new cable, which would be very cheap. If not, you'll need to buy a converter.

 

[Cappuccino]

Well, the first thing you need to find out is if the power brick supports UK voltages. If it does, you just need a new cable, which would be very cheap. If not, you'll need to buy a converter.

it does support i think. what are the converters called? and new cable? shops in the uk are - argos, pc world and curry ;(

im really pissed -_-

 

[AnitaPeterson]

First, dude, stop whining...

1) Most adapters are 100-240V compatible.
2) Most adapters have a detachable power cord. So you might be able to find one with UK plugs, and attach it to the transformer ("brick") itself.
3) Even if the power cord is not detachable, a US-to-UK power plug converter is dirt-cheap... Look here, on Amazon UK - http://www.amazon.co.uk/US-UK-Plug-Travel-Adaptor/dp/B0006OFKNC - and I bet you can get it even cheaper on ebay.
4) Really?

 

[Cappuccino]

First, dude, stop whining...

1) Most adapters are 100-240V compatible.
2) Most adapters have a detachable power cord. So you might be able to find one with UK plugs, and attach it to the transformer ("brick") itself.
3) Even if the power cord is not detachable, a US-to-UK power plug converter is dirt-cheap... Look here, on Amazon UK - http://www.amazon.co.uk/US-UK-Plug-Travel-Adaptor/dp/B0006OFKNC - and I bet you can get it even cheaper on ebay.
4) Really?

First of all I'm not a dude. Secondly, that's how I type when I'm writing on my phone. Deal with it 😎

Thirdly thank you for helping me, really appreciated! 🙂

Anyway, the brick

Also, can I find and buy these travel plug things shops I never seen them anywhere before, only in airports. If I buy it online I need to wait at least 2 days.

EDIT. Just found one http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9827590.htm is this the right one?

 

[Techhog]

Looks right to me. And yes, I was talking about replacing the detachable part. Also, I figured that the brick would be voltage compatible, but I didn't want to jump the gun.

 

[AnitaPeterson]

So, there you are... All you really need is a regular PC power cord.

Like these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-MAINS-...uting_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item23305a48f5

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-Mains-...d=100005&prg=1048&rk=2&rkt=4&sd=151135078645&

You can probably go to any PC shop or electronics parts store and find one....

 

[AnitaPeterson]

Do you have thrift stores in England? Do you have places where people leave household stuff for recycling? You might find a cable there for free, or for a pittance....

 

[mfenn]

First of all I'm not a dude. Secondly, that's how I type when I'm writing on my phone. Deal with it 😎

Thirdly thank you for helping me, really appreciated! 🙂

Anyway, the brick

Also, can I find and buy these travel plug things shops I never seen them anywhere before, only in airports. If I buy it online I need to wait at least 2 days.

EDIT. Just found one http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...er/9827590.htm is this the right one?

That's a standard IEC C14 socket, so you can use any standard IEC C13 to UK wall plug cable, same as what comes with any computers, and a lot of other appliances. I'm willing to bet that you have several in your house already. If not, here's a link to one on Currys.