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"PeeCee" <> wrote in
news:h8hgrn$1gue$:

> "Jim" <> wrote in message
> news:T5- ...
>> Acer Aspire One D250-1165 came with a power cord that says 125V 7A.
>>
>> The transformer attached says 100-240v~ 50-60hz.
>>
>> The manual says "This product should be operated from the type of power
>> indicated on the marking label"
>>
>> Which "Marking Label" do I believe?
>>
>> I bought it in America (110v) but want it to run in Asia (220v).
>>
>> Jim
>
>
>
> Jim
>
> As others have stated the power supply is rated for your Asian voltage
> (220V)
> The power cord however is 'not' rated for 220V.
>
> To be be safe you should replace the 'cord' with one rated at 220V.
> That way you are legally covered should there be any issues with the
> cord in the future.
> (fire, electrical shock etc)
>
> A local (Asian) computer shop should be able to supply you with a
> suitable replacement.
>
The voltage wouldn't be a problem. If you're talking about twice the power
(that is current times voltage) then it could be. 220v is not a huge
enough voltage difference to start worrying about how thick the wires are.

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