Lost the power cord of my imac

[Youssefmak]

Hi, i opened my imac thunderbold 27 inch, and it didnt came with an power cord. I live in venezuela, so there is no apple support here, i was womdering if i could use any pc power cord since it has the same shape as any other pc power cord.
Thanks for your cooperation

 

[Intell]

iMacs take generic power cords. If it fits into the back of the iMac and an electrical socket, it'll work.

 

[DIMEZ]

Hi, i opened my imac thunderbold 27 inch, and it didnt came with an power cord. I live in venezuela, so there is no apple support here, i was womdering if i could use any pc power cord since it has the same shape as any other pc power cord.
Thanks for your cooperation

im pretty sure you could

 

[harlex]

Any Kettle type lead will do, but make sure the 13 amp fuse in the plug that goes into the wall socket has a smaller value fuse, 3 amp should be ok.

 

[Youssefmak]

Any Kettle type lead will do, but make sure the 13 amp fuse in the plug that goes into the wall socket has a smaller value fuse, 3 amp should be ok.

sorry can you explain further

 

[old-wiz]

Any Kettle type lead will do, but make sure the 13 amp fuse in the plug that goes into the wall socket has a smaller value fuse, 3 amp should be ok.

a fuse in the power cord?

 

[Spike88]

As a general rule, if it fits into the wall socket and unit's outlet, it will work.

However... I would still call your Apple online store (assume you bought iMac online) and tell them you are missing a cord. They should mail you the proper iMac chassis cord - free of charge.

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[Youssefmak]

As a general rule, if it fits into the wall socket and unit's outlet, it will work.

However... I would still call your Apple online store (assume you bought iMac online) and tell them you are missing a cord. They should mail you the proper iMac chassis cord - free of charge.

.

Ca i use a 10A power cord?

 

[Youssefmak]

You think a 10 ampere can be use?

 

[camardelle]

Call Apple. You paid for a system that includes the cord I think.

 

[Spike88]

You think a 10 ampere can be use?

To obtain "Maximum continuous power" watts usage, surf "electrical / power section" within:
http://www.apple.com/imac/specs.html

re:
- 110-120V (use 110V as average)
- 205 Watts for 21.5" iMac
- 310 Watts for 27" iMac.

Use online volts / watts / amps calculator. For example:
http://www.supercircuits.com/resources/tools/Volts-Watts-Amps-Converter

Plug in the numbers. Output = 2.82 Amps. 110V cord rated for max 10 Amps will work great (for max 2.82 loads).

But... I do agree with others. Call Apple (or where you bought the iMac). They owe you the proper power cord - for your recently shipped iMac.

 

[32gb3gwifi]

Thanks for your cooperation

are you a cop?

just plug in any PC power cord, it won't look apple pretty, but it'll get the job done