Sony laptop bought in the States used in UK

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  • Bahram
    Junior Member
    Junior Member
    • Sep 2006
    • 3

    Sony laptop bought in the States used in UK

    I recently bought a Sony laptop in the States, and brought it to the UK where I live. Of course I have found I cant play DVDs bought in England - should have thought of that! Is there any easy way round this problem? Basic question, I am sure, but then I am new to this game.
  • Gary D
    Lord of Digital Video
    Lord of Digital Video
    • Dec 2005
    • 2266

    #2
    Besides the power issue, you can set the DVD player in it to region 2.

    Click start=> settings=> control panel=> Administrative tools=> Computer management

    Left Hand side: Systems Tools=> Device Manager

    Right Hand side: Computer ID=> DVD/CD-ROM Devices

    Now right click on the drive in question and select properties. Now select the tab (In properties) called DVD region. Select your country and press OK.

    You only have 5 of these changes!! If you are going back and forth, then look for some region free firmware for your drive.
    Gary D

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    • Bahram
      Junior Member
      Junior Member
      • Sep 2006
      • 3

      #3
      Thanks Gary D. Just the information I needed.

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      • Bahram
        Junior Member
        Junior Member
        • Sep 2006
        • 3

        #4
        PS What power issue? The power seems to work ok - I just changed the US plug for an English one and it works fine with the transformer. Is there something else?

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        • RFBurns
          To Infinity And Byond
          • May 2006
          • 499

          #5
          Originally Posted by Bahram
          PS What power issue? The power seems to work ok - I just changed the US plug for an English one and it works fine with the transformer. Is there something else?
          It should only require the plug adaptor since most switching power supplies can handle the different power standards and internally adjust themselves so they work properly.


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