japanese electrical outlets

jujmo · (#1 (**permalink**))

so the battery pack for my hp pavillion laptop says this:

100-240V~1.7A(1.7A) 50-60Hz

my question is, will my computer fry up if i stick it into the two pronged(plug?) outlets here in japan...with my three pronged(plug?) converter..or should i go out and get a transformer and play it safe?

i read different opinions on the subject through various sites saying that it's okay for certain laptop batteries because japan's voltage is almost the same as the states, but if anyone has any experience on the matter please tell me! so i can spare my precious laptops life..

much appreciated!

JackIsLost · (#2 (**permalink**))

it will be just fine 110-240. nowhere you will travel will be more than 240, don't worry, all you need to worry about is the right outlet converter

edit: my american lenovo is the same, i'm using japanese outlets for days strait with no problem

Nyororin · (#3 (**permalink**))

The battery packs on what I bought in Japan and use exclusively in Japan say the exact same thing.
I would say you should be just fine.

Polar · (#4 (**permalink**))

You'll be fine.

Used my laptop with no issues and the hotel's extension cord to the air humidifier. They just don't have the three pronged outlets your used to.

jujmo · (#5 (**permalink**))

for the advice! what do you guys use for the three plug converter?

:3

Polar · (#6 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by jujmo

for the advice! what do you guys use for the three plug converter?

:3

I just had the third prong on the top on the cord if that makes any sense, the two prongs went in with the third snuggly on top unconnected.

Won't work without an extension cord, as the wall or plastic faced outlets are two pronged only.

I had no idea this was this case when I got there in March so maybe look for a 2 pronged extension cord that you can plug a 3 pronged one into and bring it with you.

JackIsLost · (#7 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by Polar

I just had the third prong on the top on the cord if that makes any sense, the two prongs went in with the third snuggly on top unconnected.

Won't work without an extension cord, as the wall or plastic faced outlets are two pronged only.

I had no idea this was this case when I got there in March so maybe look for a 2 pronged extension cord that you can plug a 3 pronged one into and bring it with you.

just buy a simple 3 prong to 2 one at the electronics store. the 3rd small prong is the ground i think. i've seen some people completely break that off their battery cords and it works fine, but i would not recommend that. it shouldn't cost more than 5 dollars for the 3 to 2 outlet converter thing.

Polar · (#8 (**permalink**))

Looks like this

Sangetsu · (#9 (**permalink**))

You don't need any converters, just break off the third (ground) prong, and it will work fine. You'll save $5, and you will be able to plug it in anywhere you go without having to carry an adapter.

jujmo · (#10 (**permalink**))

ahh okay, thank you guys! i think i'll try and find a 2 plug to 3 plug converter somewhere in my area.

i'll think of something..you guys have been very helpful!