usa /uk power difference

[badgerden]

Hi,my 1st post,i had my laptop sent over from the uk a few monthes ago,
( live in the usa now).Slight problem laptop works for maybe 1 hr,30 minutes then just dies on me.I have tried adapters etc,still the same problem.Is there a cord or adapter i can buy online or here in the usa?
I have a packard bell
yours gratefully David
Oklahoma usa

[nukes]

What do you mean? You're using the 230v power adapter in the US? If so no wonder it isn't working.
The UK uses 230v AC RMS (330v peak)
The US uses 110v RMS I think. If you're after a new mains adapter, I'd contact packard bell. Have the model number ready as well. Different systems have different power supplies.

[badgerden]

Thanks for the reply.I have contacted Packard Bell,no reply as yet.

[badgerden]

How do i find the model number,i have the s/n number.
i dont have any manuals for the laptop.
Will the model number be on the laptop it,(when i boot it up?
Thanks again

[Scott Tiger]

It should be on the botton of the laptop. It probably has S/N right beside it.

[badgerden]

I found this next to the S/N
PN:P230000501
Would that be it?
Thanks again.

[Scott Tiger]

Could be - it's hard to get much useful information from thier website.

They don't seem to have any representation in this country any more and I'm betting that if you get the part needed from the manufacturer you'll likely pay an arm a leg for it.

I'm not saying this is a good vender but they are listed as selling Packard Bell parts:

http://www.alancomputech.com/index.html

You might want to give them a call just to see if they can help you. I'd seriously look into finding a solution stateside since it'll probably cost you less and you'll get it much faster.