Hi

Not sure whether to post this here on in WTB but anyway...

Here's the deal. I have an Australian Mac Mini which I'm giving to my parents for Xmas. The Mac Mini has an external power brick and a 3 pin connector which goes between the power brick and the mains. I've a few options, AU->UK generic adaptor, buy a whole new power brick and cables. However what I'd like to do is just get a new 3 pin -> mains cable as this should be the cheapest and most elegant option. Does anybody have one or know where to get one from? I can't see them listed on the Apple UK website, although I think they are the same ones used on the first LCD iMacs which might make things a bit easier. Alternatively is this a standard type of power cable I might be able to pick up somewhere else Maplins/Dick Smiths etc. I personally haven't seen this type of 3 pin connector on any non Apple products.

Thanks for any tips

It's not a standard connector, so you'd need to either put up with a UK-to-AU prong-adaptor, or consult an English Apple service centre and obtain a suitable cord as a service-spare ... a whole new powersupply won't be needed, as the unit is a switchmode type, besides, the Brit 220V is very close to our own 240V, and the PSU can cope with that quite comfortably.


B.

http://forums.mactalk.com.au/showthr...132#post399132

HPM make inexpensive travel connectors.

I thought that was a standard Mickey Mouse connector on the mini's power brick

I know the PSU will work in the UK. It's just a question of if and where I can get the cable. I've looked at Apple's UK store and ebay but no luck so far. Nobody coming back from the UK with a cable they no longer require?

Gothika, I may have one.... Female 3-pin to 2 blades and round pin male? I will check my shed/office in the morning, if that is what you are after. If I have it and it is what you want, I will mail it to you.
Till tomorrow.

Get a AU->UK generic adaptor. Low cost and little effort.

My personal preference in dealing with this type of problem is to get the UK head, cut open the cable, do a bit of DIY to fit UK head onto existing cable.

OK, Gothika, this is the cable I have...


If it is the one you want, PM your address and I will mail it you.
It is a bit over 1.5m long.

The bit that goes into the wall is the wrong type, Kaizer -- it's for US wallpoints, not British ... and the other end won't fit the Mini power-supply either, as the Mini's PSU uses a proprietry connector for the mains input. I just spent 15 minutes trying to find an image of it, but no-one has been so foresighted to make one

Apple's online store do not sell the power cords separately -- as I mentioned in my original reply, the only way to get the exact cable needed is to contact a UK-based Apple Service Centre and order the Mac Mini power supply mains cable as a spare part.

Frankly, it would be cheaper to supply your folks with one of the travel-adaptors as suggested by AusMac.


B.

Or, you could ignore all that bollocks and just buy a "clover-leaf" cable when you get to the UK. It slots straight in. I have done the exact same for the Mac Mini I bought in the US and have now given to my parents.

Just go the travel adaptor - AU-UK.

I used this and an EU for 2.5 years while living over there. Is the simplest and best solution trust me.

Hi there.

Does this fill the bill?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Wii-AC-Power-...QQcmdZViewItem

I wonder if people actually ever read what I post here ...

Here you go. Buy one of these, which as can be seen are very inexpensive.

Problem solved.

http://www.cableuniverse.co.uk/catal...roducts_id=764

Thanks Braaains.. it came from Singapore with something or other. At least I now know it ain't UK.
Sorry Gothika.

Exactly. I have a few cloverleaf cords that we use for service. Both the iMac G4 and the Mac Mini used them.

Here is a link to a UK webstore that has exactly what you want:

http://www.cableuniverse.co.uk/catal...roducts_id=764