Stupid Question, Probably Old Topic: Charging Us Device In Thailand

[SteeleJoe]

As will soon be evident from my question, I'm pretty ignorant about matters technical so I begt your indulgence (feel free to snort in derision as long as you answer my question!):

My mom is visiting and has a Toshiba Netbook(NB505-N508OR) purchased in the USA. If she charges it here in Thailand, without any sort of converter (unless the standard charging cord already has that - which it may for all I know), will there be some sort of catastrophic explosion or a rupture in the space time continuum - or even worse, will it damage Mom's netbook?

Sorry for the stupid question (and even sorrier if relevant info has previously been posted but I could't find it) and I thank you in advance for any answers.

[Payboy]

Most all notebook adaptors are AC 110 - 220V. Should be no problem here.

[SteeleJoe]

Thanks much. I thought that about the charger - but I'd REALLY not want to ruin the device so I'm hoping to get some confirmation.

[manarak]

Thanks much. I thought that about the charger - but I'd REALLY not want to ruin the device so I'm hoping to get some confirmation.

yes, most devices can accomodate 110 or 220/240 V power.

input and output power specifications are also detailed on the device itself.

[Carib]

Like manarak said, take a look at the text on the adapter and it will tell you what you want to know.

[SteeleJoe]

Like manarak said, take a look at the text on the adapter and it will tell you what you want to know.

It occurred to me after I posted my last and went to have a shower that I seemed to recall I had noticed such info on adapters before...stupid of me not to think of it sooner. I shall look tomorrow when I have access to the device.

Thanks folks.

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[reflectionx]

One issue you might run into, depending on the power plug on your mom's AC adapter, is the 3 vs 2 pin plug. Some US AC power cords use the 3 pin - 2 flat ones and a round one is the grounding blade. The outlets in Thailand provide only 2 flat pins, so you could use plug adapter or simply use pliers to pull out the ground pin (not recommended, but it works, I've tested it )

[manarak]

One issue you might run into, depending on the power plug on your mom's AC adapter, is the 3 vs 2 pin plug. Some US AC power cords use the 3 pin - 2 flat ones and a round one is the grounding blade. The outlets in Thailand provide only 2 flat pins, so you could use plug adapter or simply use pliers to pull out the ground pin (not recommended, but it works, I've tested it )

it can also be sawed off, this method is less likely to damage the plug

[Tywais]

One issue you might run into, depending on the power plug on your mom's AC adapter, is the 3 vs 2 pin plug. Some US AC power cords use the 3 pin - 2 flat ones and a round one is the grounding blade. The outlets in Thailand provide only 2 flat pins, so you could use plug adapter or simply use pliers to pull out the ground pin (not recommended, but it works, I've tested it )

it can also be sawed off, this method is less likely to damage the plug

Better to use a plug adapter and not damage it at all.