The laptop's plug seems to fit into the the socket. The computer works. But I have heard that Peru has 220 volt AC, whereas the US has 120 volt AC. Will I damage my compuer by plugging it in?
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Almost all of Peru does have 220 volt AC. So it will depend on your laptop's power supply. If it says 100-240V on it, then you'll be fine as is. If it says 110-120V, then you will need a step-down transformer or converter. As you've noted, plug are the same; so you won't need a plug adapter.
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It depends on your charger. Look at the block part of your power cord. Mine says "input of 100-240V" therefore I would not need an adapter. If yours has a similar range, you do not need an adapter, otherwise you do.
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As others have said, check the adapter... Just wanted to add that sockets are not always grounded (they might have 3 slots, but the domestic type usually has 2 - and they fit either the flat kind of plugs or both the flat and the rounded type), so you might want to bring a small socket adapter that allows you to plug it in 2 pin sockets...
