Charging your iPad Mini 2 from a power outlet in Laos

Instructions on how to recharge the iPad Mini 2 from a Lao power outlet with the Apple Lightning connector with a two pin Type F USB charger, charging the iPad Mini 2 using a Europlug Type C USB plug and charging the iPad Mini 2 using a double pinned Type E power adapter

Lao power outlet

Different voltages and region codes can all lead to confusion when planning to travel to a new country especially for the first time traveller. This guide has been written to stop you worrying if you'll be able to charge your iPad Mini 2 when staying abroad.This page is a step by step guide showing how to supply power to the iPad Mini 2 when you're travelling to Laos using the standard F, C or E type Lao 230 volt 50Hz power outlets. If you are visiting Laos from another country ensure that your iPad Mini 2 can accept a 240 volt supply. If your iPad Mini 2 was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110 volts double check the iPad Mini 2 is dual-voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) else you may need to use an additional power converter to stop the device from over-heating whilst powering it up. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPad Mini 2.

Charging the iPad Mini 2 in Laos

Can the iPad Mini 2 be used in Laos?

Yes, you can connect the iPad Mini 2 to a Lao power outlet.

What is the best travel charger for recharging the iPad Mini 2 in Laos?

If you are travelling with more than just your iPad Mini 2 the best international travel adapter for Laos to buy is a multiple USB adapter which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. There are three standards of wall outlets in Laos (F, C and E) and using a travel adapter like this will ensure that you are covered for type C. As these chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and handle from 100 to 240 volts it makes them ideal for over 100 countries in Asia, North America, Europe and Africa simply by changing the included heads over. If your type of iPad Mini 2 is compatible with Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much quicker recharging times with one of these types of USB power adapters along with compatibility with more power demanding devices like tablets. This means you can charge more than one device at once without needing to bring seperate travel chargers for your Lao trip. Only bringing a single international travel charger will keep the overall weight down, making it ideal to fold up and store in hand baggage whilst travelling. Because of their versatility these types of chargers can be used back at home not just abroad so when you’re not on holiday they can be used under your bedside table charging multiple phones and tablets without needing an additional plug socket.

If you travel often we suggest searching for a multipurpose travel charger of this nature at your preferred electronics retailer - the travel charger illustrated below is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries.

Alternative travel adapter for Laos

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country wanting to charge devices using USB, however for visitors also wishing to use their domestic plugs the following power strips provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power strips offer surge protection which can be crucial for visitors of regions with unreliable power supplies. These power converters are supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering Continental Europe, America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China and over 150 countries around the world:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling compact option for travellers originating from America visiting Laos.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Similarly having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from America using type B plugs and offers the same set of features as the BESTEK with 1 less AC outlet for almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 2 AC outlets but offers 5 USB charging ports. This versatile power strip is compatible with both American plugs and popular plug types A, D,E/F, G, H, I, L and N making it suitable for a majority of travellers from around the world visiting Laos. [9] [AD]
What is the best travel charger for recharging the iPad Mini 2 in Laos?

How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPad Mini 2 from a Lao power outlet

Instructions on how to recharge the iPad Mini 2 from a Lao power outlet with the Apple Lightning connector with a two pin Type C USB charger.

  1. In order to supply power to the iPad Mini 2 using a Lao power outlet you'll need a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (this USB cable is normally already supplied with your iPad Mini 2).
  2. Begin by taking the Type C USB power plug adapter and plugging it in the wall supply. The wall outlet, also known as a Type C power outlet [3], can be recognised by the two round adjacent holes for live and neutral pins.
  3. Connect one end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the USB charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Mini 2. The iPad Mini 2 lightning connector is found at the bottom of the iPad Mini 2.
  4. Turn on the Lao power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right hand corner of your iPad Mini 2 screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad Mini 2 is powering up and takes around 60 to 240 minutes to fully recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPad Mini 2 from a Lao power outlet

Powering the iPad Mini 2 with a Lao power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type E USB adapter

A guide showing how to power the iPad Mini 2 from a Lao power outlet using a Lightning Apple cable and a 2 pin Type E power charger.

  1. If you want to power your iPad Mini 2 using the Lao power outlet you will need to use a Type E USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (the cable is normally already included with the device by Apple).
  2. Begin the process by plugging the Type E USB power plug adapter into the power supply. You can identify the wall outlet by two large holes 19mm adjacent to each other for live and neutral plus one long metal earth pin protruding in the top in a triangular shape.
  3. Connect one end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the mains USB charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Mini 2. The iPad Mini 2 lightning connector can be found at the bottom of the iPad Mini 2.
  4. Turn on the Lao power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right hand corner of your iPad Mini 2 screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad is powering up and takes around one to four hours to fully recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPad Mini 2 with a Lao power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type E USB adapter

Powering the iPad Mini 2 with a Lao power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type F Schuko USB adapter

Instructions on how to recharge the iPad Mini 2 from a Lao power outlet with the Apple Lightning connector with a two pin Type F USB charger.

  1. To charge your iPad Mini 2 using the Lao power outlet you will need to use a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - this USB cable is normally already supplied with your iPad Mini 2.
  2. Start by plugging the Type F USB power plug adapter into the Lao power outlet. The circular wall outlet can be recognised by the two 4.8mm round adjacent holes for live and neutral pins along with a pair of thin grounding clips at the top and bottom.
  3. Connect one end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the mains USB charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Mini 2. The iPad Mini 2 lightning connector can be found at the bottom of the iPad Mini 2.
  4. Turn on the Lao power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right hand corner of your iPad Mini 2 screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad Mini 2 is powering up and takes around one to four hours to fully recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPad Mini 2 with a Lao power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type F Schuko USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - wikipedia entry about Laos
  2. Apple - official iPad user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type C power outlet
  4. Type C USB power plug adapter - Conforming to Europlug specifications, the Type C USB power plug adapter incorporates two 4 mm rounded pins spaced 19 mm apart. It is engineered to adapt electrical outlets commonly found in Europe, converting them to USB-compatible charging ports..
  5. USB to Apple Lightning cable - The Apple Lightning cable is a charging and syncing cable for more recent Apple devices and connects compatible iPhones and iPads to a USB port.
  6. iec.ch - Type E power outlet
  7. Type E USB power plug adapter - Meeting CEE 7/5 and CEE 7/6 standards, the Type E USB power plug adapter uses the Schuko standard with two round pins and an earthing hole. It adapts European outlets such as Germany to USB-standard ports for USB device charging..
  8. iec.ch - Type F power outlet
  9. 4 Port USB Wall Charger - A 4-port USB wall charger is an electrical device that provides simultaneous charging for up to four USB-compatible devices. It often includes interchangeable international plug adapters for global use..