How can I tell whether my laptop plug or my adapter is not working?
I am studying abroad in Germany, and have been using my laptop regularly since I have been here for the last four months. Today, I brought my laptop, which normally stays in my room, with me to the library. When I tried to plug into the wall, my computer would not recognize that it was plugged into the wall. I tried 5 or 6 outlets in 3 different rooms, so it was not the outlet that was not working. How do I know if my plug for the laptop is broken or if I simply need to buy a new adapter?
Laptops & Notebooks - 7 Answers
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1 :
The only way you can really tell is to either: 1) Plug a different adapter into your laptop 2) Plug your adapter into a different laptop
2 :
Try plugging in some other devices into that socket. If they work, then, you guessed it right, your plug is faulty and you need to replace it with a new one. You can get one from the dealer you purchased or any local hardware shop. Good Luck.
3 :
I was going to suggest that if it was an American laptop, the differences between outlets and the wattage of Europe vs U.S. might have caused problems, but if it has worked for four months, its likely something else. If you've tried it on multiple outlets and it still does not work its safe to say its broken, or that the port on the laptop has been damaged.
4 :
fastest way to find out is plug it in back at home. if it charges then you know there is nothing wrong with the plug its self. then you have to look at the adapter you have for the EU plugs. also depending on the house you are at if it is on a military base or something like that then it is set to U.S voltage requirements. the rest of Germany uses 240 voltage while U.S only uses 110 voltage. so if your adapter is not a transformer as well then it may be overloading your charger and the charger is designed to not function in those conditions.
5 :
If adapter gets warm = it works!
6 :
I agree with the others, read your laptops adapter if it supports 110v-240v, if it does, then you don't have to worry but if doesn't, stop using your adapter in the library, your library's voltage might be some higher than that of your house, if the voltage in your house is 110v and your library might be 240v or something similar. You might also consider taking a look at the charge notification on the far-right side of the screen (windows only, im not sure with any other os, i never had one of them) or the charging light on your laptop itself, mine turns orange when charging and blue when fully charged and still plugged.
7 :
You bought in Germany so the adapter and plug should work fine. There is a small lamp on the adapter, check whether it light up when plug into the wall. Buy another one online, remember to select a branded, provide correct EU plug, 100-240V input
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