Protecting PC.

[timbus8]

Hello,

Is it true that in Thailand they have the 3 prong electrical plugs but use 220 or 230 v instead of 110v? Is there something that can be purchased to protect my PC laptop? If so, can it be purchased in Chiang Mai? Thank you for your help.

[CharlieH]

Might be better over in computer forum.

[timbus8]

Sorry! Thanks.

[beechguy]

Look at your power supply, it should state the voltage ranges, mine works fine on either voltage.

[Tywais]

Moved to the computer forum.

Most Laptop/notebook power modules are universal. Just look at the module and should see something like 100-240VAC 50/60Hz.

[timbus8]

Thank you!

[kimbathewhitelion]

Although late, only know in MBK, you need a power Regulator. Keep your US version for when you go home, the Asia one won't work in any of the Americas.

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[HooHaa]

nonsense, every laptop i have ever owned has a power supply that woks from 110-to 240. Thailand and the Americas use the same type of plugs, but volatges differ. UK plugs need an adapter

[WhizBang]

What HooHaa said.

[Pib]

nonsense, every laptop i have ever owned has a power supply that woks from 110-to 240. Thailand and the Americas use the same type of plugs, but volatges differ. UK plugs need an adapter

Well, partly true regarding Thailand and Americas use the same type of plugs. While Thailand does use 3 prong plugs (but 2 prong more common) like the americas, the three prong plug in Thailand could be either the round prong or flat prong type...in the U.S. they use the flat prong type but not the round prong type (excluding the safety ground prong which is usually round). But Thailand generally uses sockets which will accept round or flat prongs since there seems to be little standardization in the country and so many electrical products sold from all over the world when it comes to electrical sockets and plugs. Regarding the computer power adapter it's been a long time since I saw one which didn't operate on 110 or 220V...heck, even my 8 year old Toshiba laptop came with a 100-240V, 50-60Hz power adapter which is still in use. Now for desktop computers you may need to manually flip the voltage setting switch for 110 or 220V.

[transam]

Look on the charger, it will state voltage range.......

[Sayonarax]

Laptops have the necessary convertor already included in the power-supply.. Desktops have a switch on the back.

You can change the end plug with another type by disconnecting it and buying a local one.

[timbus8]

Thank all of you for your advice. I knew about the desktops having a switch but I did not know about the laptops which is what I have. The more questions I ask this forum the more educated I become on Thailand.

[sirchai]

Is it true that in Thailand they have the 3 prong electrical plugs but use 220 or 230 v instead of 110v?

I'd have thought that America seems to be the only country using 110 volts. And they're using the metric system,

Seems to be your first time away from your home, enjoy it.

Not just the voltage is different. -

Edited January 30, 2014 by sirchai

[timbus8]

I have lived in Mexico for 3 years where the voltage is the same as the U.S. I plan on moving to Chiang Mai & I am asking questions to make my move easier. No, this is not my first rodeo.