Originally Posted by
Kosta Souliotis
So I have just moved back to the US from the UK after a three-year job and I want to bring my desktop back here with me, but I don't know if I can just swap out my UK cord for a US one. I am trying to stay away from plug adapters for safety reasons. Any help would be appreciated.
UK desktop computer are likely built to need 220 volts but US power is 110 volts.
Not clear where you bought the computer, so you'd best consult the manufacturer's website or the computer manual. No generic answer is likely to be useful to you.
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