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GONNAFISTYA
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PostPosted: 05-01-2009 10:44 PM           Profile Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


I'm moving to a new country and the voltage is different there.

I have two 22" LCD LG monitors (model L222WT) and on the rear the power sticker notes that the unit uses "100 - 240 Volts". I'm currently plugged into 110 V and moving to 240 V.

I'm curious if any of you know if I can simply buy a new power cable (that matches the new country) and the unit will automatically switch voltage when plugged in?

The PS for my computer is multi-voltage but there's a manual switch that must be set before plugging it in. Is this the case with the monitors? I can't find a switch anywhere.
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PostPosted: 05-02-2009 05:24 AM           Profile   Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


Have you tried contacting LG?
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PostPosted: 05-02-2009 06:57 AM           Profile Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


I'm almost 100% certain it'll just work if you plug it in. You'll likely need just a socket adapter or assuming your monitor takes a standard computer 3-prong power cable, just get a replacement for that.

Same thing goes for laptop power bricks, just plug it in, it does the voltage conversion for you.

Just make sure you plug cables in backwards when you're there, being down under, they do things backwards there. Green light means stop, red light means go. I'm pretty sure, anyway.



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GONNAFISTYA
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PostPosted: 05-02-2009 09:13 AM           Profile Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


Fender wrote:
Have you tried contacting LG?


I've checked their site backwards and forwards and downloaded the user manuals....but there's no mention of voltage switching anywhere to be found for any of their products. Nada.

Besides...I was hoping this was a general "electronics" question and not LG brand specific.

I guess on Monday I'll have to call LG's 1-800 number and talk to someone who also doesn't know a damned thing about LG products. >:(
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GONNAFISTYA
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PostPosted: 05-02-2009 09:16 AM           Profile Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


obsidian wrote:
I'm almost 100% certain it'll just work if you plug it in. You'll likely need just a socket adapter or assuming your monitor takes a standard computer 3-prong power cable, just get a replacement for that.

Same thing goes for laptop power bricks, just plug it in, it does the voltage conversion for you.

Just make sure you plug cables in backwards when you're there, being down under, they do things backwards there. Green light means stop, red light means go. I'm pretty sure, anyway.


I was hoping I could just plug it in with a new cable/socket...but I don't like explosions close to my face.
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MKJ
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PostPosted: 05-04-2009 12:59 AM           Profile   Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


im with obs. the 100-240 lets you know itll work as long as its in that range. it probably has an adapter built in, unless it has a powerbrick.

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MKJ
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PostPosted: 05-04-2009 01:02 AM           Profile   Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


http://www.traveloasis.com/world-travel-guide-6.html
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GONNAFISTYA
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PostPosted: 05-04-2009 12:11 PM           Profile Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


Thanks for the link. From the other sites I've visited it does appear I can just plug my monitors in (with a new plug adaptor) and everything will be fine.

ps I'm fully aware that you love explosions in your face.
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