Plugs

[Nagyn]

Hi,

I bought a US Surface, but I am using it in the UK. It is working on an adapter AT the moment, but makes the plug rather bulky. I want to just buy a replacement bit that goes from the wall to the unit. But it looks like MS have used a unique connector. I can't seem to find it on the internet.

My questions are:-

Does anyone know a website I could buy one off?

Is that part the same as a surface pro1 or 2?

Is there a technical name for the connector I could do a search on?

Thanks
Troy

 

[malberttoo]

Hi, welcome to the forum.

Are you talking about a Surface Pro 3, or a different model?

If SP3, I doubt you'll be able to buy the proper replacement cord, until the SP3 goes on sale in the UK shortly.

 

[duffyanneal]

Something like this should work.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/POWER-CORD-...408403996&sr=8-1&keywords=figure 8 power cord

 

[malberttoo]

Something like this should work.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/POWER-CORD-PIN-FIG8-1-5M/dp/B000Q8HF04/ref=sr_1_1/275-4220013-9281036?ie=UTF8&qid=1408403996&sr=8-1&keywords=figure 8 power cord

Good call! I took "from wall to unit" literally...

 

[Nagyn]

I had convinced myself that it wasn't a standard figure of 8 connector. Taking a second look it definitely is, I even have one laying around the house. Doh!!

Thanks for the help.

Troy