Question 2 Prong to 3 Prong Adapter

[papalzru]

Sorry if this is a stupid question but Im clueless on electrics and I think its better safe than sorry.

My sons new gaming laptop has come with a 2 prong charger cable.

Can someone please tell me what size amp/voltage adapter i need to buy for the UK 3 prong . I dont want to risk damaging it. The charger says 16a 250v

Thank you for any help.

 

[COLGeek]

Sorry if this is a stupid question but Im clueless on electrics and I think its better safe than sorry.

My sons new gaming laptop has come with a 2 prong charger cable.

Can someone please tell me what size amp/voltage adapter i need to buy for the UK 3 prong . I dont want to risk damaging it. The charger says 16a 250v

Thank you for any help.

What is the make/model of the laptop itself? Need to determine if the power supply end of the power cable uses a standard or three-barrel type connection.

 

[kanewolf]

Sorry if this is a stupid question but Im clueless on electrics and I think its better safe than sorry.

My sons new gaming laptop has come with a 2 prong charger cable.

Can someone please tell me what size amp/voltage adapter i need to buy for the UK 3 prong . I dont want to risk damaging it. The charger says 16a 250v

Thank you for any help.

You may be able to just buy a replacement power cord. Most laptop power adapters have removable power cords.
Post a picture to imgur and link it here for more definite guidance.

 

[papalzru]

What is the make/model of the laptop itself? Need to determine if the power supply end of the power cable uses a standard or three-barrel type connection.

Its an Acer Nitro 5. I got it for a good price off Spanish Amazon.

 

[COLGeek]

Looks like it uses the barrel type. You can easily verify.

https://www.amazon.com/Prong-Power-Toshiba-Lenovo-Charger/dp/B0984TFYT7/

 

[papalzru]

Ahh, I didn't think of that. It does have a removable power cord. That would be a lot simpler, as I have a cable that fits it. Can you tell me if the 2 pics are compatible.

Cheers

https://freeimage.host/i/HnwWSVt


https://freeimage.host/i/HnwW8xI

You may be able to just buy a replacement power cord. Most laptop power adapters have removable power cords.
Post a picture to imgur and link it here for more definite guidance.

 

[kanewolf]

Ahh, I didn't think of that. It does have a removable power cord. That would be a lot simpler, as I have a cable that fits it. Can you tell me if the 2 pics are compatible.

Cheers

https://freeimage.host/i/HnwWSVt


https://freeimage.host/i/HnwW8xI

What we need a picture of is where the cord connects to the adapter. UK plug is standard, but there are SEVERAL possibilities for the plug into the adapter. @COLGeek is probably correct, but a picture would verify.

 

[papalzru]

Heres the 2 ends.


https://freeimage.host/i/HnwOHNf

https://freeimage.host/i/HnwO9AG

What we need a picture of is where the cord connects to the adapter. UK plug is standard, but there are SEVERAL possibilities for the plug into the adapter. @COLGeek is probably correct, but a picture would verify.

 

[COLGeek]

Heres the 2 ends.


https://freeimage.host/i/HnwOHNf

https://freeimage.host/i/HnwO9AG

The linked cable above will work for you.

 

[papalzru]

The link brings up several different ones when I click on it. Could you point me to the exact one.

Cheers

The linked cable above will work for you.

 

[COLGeek]

The link brings up several different ones when I click on it. Could you point me to the exact one.

Cheers

From my page view, it is the third one from the left (marked UK).

 

[papalzru]

Sorry to be a pain but I want to be 100 percent but I buy it. Is it this one?

https://freeimage.host/i/HnwrR8N

From my page view, it is the third one from the left (marked UK).

 

[COLGeek]

Sorry to be a pain but I want to be 100 percent but I buy it. Is it this one?

https://freeimage.host/i/HnwrR8N

Yes.

 

[papalzru]

Thank you so much for your help. Really appreciate it.

Yes.

 

[COLGeek]

My pleasure.