I've just acquired a Compaq Presario 1725 monitor. After I'd plugged it in to see if it powered up, and the power switch came on, and it went into stand-by mode, I noticed that it's labelled 100-120v. I'm in the UK, so it was plugged into a 240 volt supply.

I took the cover off - and found that it has a 240v fuse in it, and other bits marked 240v.

So - my question is: Will it "blow up" if I connect it to my puter?

I found this on the Net: 'Most post 1995 Monitors come with built-in dual voltage adaptors'

It is dated 1997.

Unlike power supplies, a monitor can take from 110~240 volts without the need for a switch.

If it did't blow up when you plugged it into the wall outlet, you should be good to go.

Thanx - works perfectly

WAS working perfectly!

Ran for about 12hours - then - BANG!

Changed fuse - BANG!

One dead monitor!

Lesson learnt:

Compaq monitors marked 100-120 are 100-120.

(I wonder if Compaq deliberately arranged this - so that ageing monitors can't be shipped to third world countries?)

Just a thought...when I was Stationed in Germany we were able to buy plug in type step down transformers which allowed us to use our 110-120 equipment without any problem. I seem to recall they were affordable, too...T

I could have sworn your first post stated 100~240 volts just as one of my old IBM monitors clearly states on the backside label. I am embarrassed as well and wish to make good. Please PM me with what you have in it and I will find a way to even up the score.

If you were near I would simply give you another monitor in replacement.

:o

To Fruss Tray Ted

Please don't be concerned!

The streets of London are littered with cast-out monitors and puter equipment. I've got several other monitors. The Compaq was "old" (1997).