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Old 05-02-2011, 07:21 AM   #2
oerk
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folks on the continent seem to manage OK without it
This is not true.

The continental (Schuko) plug has two clips for earth connection on the side, not with a prong. You just aren't connecting them with your shaver adapter.

Since laptops don't have a metal casing you should be fine, but don't take my word for it. I'm not an electrical engineer.

See here: https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikiped...20050207152227
(earth is on the left and right)
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