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    Universal Laptop charger

    I am working in Europe traveled today to get to work, I realised I forgot my laptop charger, so quickly bought a universal laptop charger from Dixons at the airport, my laptop brand was on it, and I specifically asked the sales person about it ... because I was in a hurry to catch the flight I didn't open it there, and as expected, when I arrived and tried to use it, it didn't fit
    So am stuck here two weeks with no laptop charger... any ideas?

    #2
    Originally posted by SandyD View Post
    I am working in Europe traveled today to get to work, I realised I forgot my laptop charger, so quickly bought a universal laptop charger from Dixons at the airport, my laptop brand was on it, and I specifically asked the sales person about it ... because I was in a hurry to catch the flight I didn't open it there, and as expected, when I arrived and tried to use it, it didn't fit
    So am stuck here two weeks with no laptop charger... any ideas?
    1. Buy a universal laptop charger.
    2. Go to a small PC repair shop and buy correct charger.
    3. Buy a new laptop.

    2. is a good bet.

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      #3
      Originally posted by northernladyuk View Post
      1. Buy a universal laptop charger.
      2. Go to a small PC repair shop and buy correct charger.
      3. Buy a new laptop.

      2. is a good bet.
      Am in a foreign country no idea where and if there are PC repair shops

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        #4
        Originally posted by SandyD View Post
        Am in a foreign country no idea where and if there are PC repair shops
        Sounds like three is your best bet then.

        Or just switch off, have a break and put your feet up for two weeks.
        First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win. But Gandhi never had to deal with HMRC

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          #5
          Originally posted by SandyD View Post
          Am in a foreign country no idea where and if there are PC repair shops
          What city are you in?

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            #6
            Originally posted by SandyD View Post
            Am in a foreign country no idea where and if there are PC repair shops
            You know google isn't just a UK phenomenon don't you?
            'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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              #7
              Amazon next day delivery may be an option depending where you are.

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                #8
                Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
                You know google isn't just a UK phenomenon don't you?
                You know being a useless fat **** isn't just an MF phenomenon don't you?

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                  #9
                  Ask someone for a travel adapter?
                  Join IPSE

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by SandyD View Post
                    I am working in Europe traveled today to get to work, I realised I forgot my laptop charger,
                    Mistake 1
                    so quickly bought a universal laptop charger from Dixons at the airport,
                    Mistake 2
                    my laptop brand was on it,
                    Mistake 3
                    and I specifically asked the sales person about it
                    Mistake 4
                    ... because I was in a hurry to catch the flight I didn't open it there,
                    Mistake 5
                    and as expected, when I arrived and tried to use it, it didn't fit
                    You expected it not to fit? At least you've got one thing right so far...
                    So am stuck here two weeks with no laptop charger... any ideas?
                    Posting it on General - Mistake 6 to 200.

                    Not your day really is it
                    'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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