Adapting to frustration

[jake9116]

hey guys, i need some help...

i'm bringing my american laptop to japan, and need to know what to do for power supply conversion... it is a 2004 HP laptop, and i can't find anywhere what kind of plug adapter i will need, or if i need a whole new power source. what can i do??

[NeoNecroNomiCron]

You dont really need to convert the power supply, just change the shape of the plug slightly, you can buy such adaptors for 100 ($1).

But it does depend on where you live, because west japan has 50htz while east has 50. but it does not always cause a problem.

[FG Lurker]

hey guys, i need some help...

i'm bringing my american laptop to japan, and need to know what to do for power supply conversion... it is a 2004 HP laptop, and i can't find anywhere what kind of plug adapter i will need, or if i need a whole new power source. what can i do??

I don't think you will have any problems.

Does your laptop use a two-prong power plug? If so then any modern Japanese building will accept it no problem. If one blade on the plug is slightly larger than the other then some older buildings won't take it, but you can buy another power plug or an adapter here very easily.

If you have a 3-prong plug then you have a couple of choices. I sometimes just take a pair of snippers and chop it off. It's the ground plug and the notebook will work without it. Or you can buy an adapter for a couple of dollars. Ideally you *should* have ground, but Japanese apartments/hotels don't seem to.

As for power, your notebook power supply should handle 100-240V in 50 or 60 Hz. Look at the bottom of the power brick, it will say. I've not seen any modern notebooks that will not automatically adjust though.

Good luck!

[jake9116]

wow, that's awesome...i have a 3 prong - 2 prong converter, so i'm set i guess! i'm staying in a modern apartment complex in roppongi, so there own't be aproblem. thanks alot guys! and i'm sure while i'm in japan i will be asking plenty more questions...

[NeoNecroNomiCron]

wow, that's awesome...i have a 3 prong - 2 prong converter, so i'm set i guess! i'm staying in a modern apartment complex in roppongi, so there own't be aproblem. thanks alot guys! and i'm sure while i'm in japan i will be asking plenty more questions...

First question is free, each subsequent question is $100.

[soulkraka]

this question has already been answered here:

http://fuckedgaijin.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7441&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=converter&start=0

carefull jake, watch out for the FG police ( hey there lurker )

[FG Lurker]

this question has already been answered here:

http://fuckedgaijin.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7441&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=converter&start=0

carefull jake, watch out for the FG police ( hey there lurker )

What is your problem?

You asked a question in the WRONG forum, without searching first, and then when you didn't get an immediate reply you posted another comment to bump your own thread. And now you suddenly think I am the FG Police? Fuck off.

[soulkraka]

if only I could get my wifes panties in a bunch this quick and easy...wow...we could have that great make up sex everyday...

seriously though, lighten up a bit will ya lurker?

[FG Lurker]

if only I could get my wifes panties in a bunch this quick and easy...wow...we could have that great make up sex everyday...

You have to be obnoxious and generally piss off your wife to get great sex? Sorry dude...That must suck.

seriously though, lighten up a bit will ya lurker?

Hey, now that I hear about your sex problems you have my sympathies... Good luck man!

[soulkraka]

well if youve never had make up sex then you just dont know what your missing

[soulkraka]

btw, I like that "old switcheroo" technique you got goin' there lurker ie: be a complete condescending prick and even tell someone to fuck off and then suddenly its all mr. calm and collected with smiley face and the end of all the digs.....niiiiice.

[soulkraka]

anyways...the "bitch slap"-fest is over as far as Im concerned.....gotta get some sleep....have a good evening folks.

[FG Lurker]

btw, I like that "old switcheroo" technique you got goin' there lurker ie: be a complete condescending prick and even tell someone to fuck off and then suddenly its all mr. calm and collected with smiley face and the end of all the digs.....niiiiice.

Like I said man, you have my sympathy!