All modern laptop supplies from around the time 'Centrino platform' was released are capable of switching from 110-120v to 230-240v electrical systems, it was done to stop the need for manfacturing different PSU's and made it easier for taking a laptop on your travels abroad. The same reason why they have a kettle type lead socket in the brick too and not make it hard wired, easier to change plugs.
All modern laptop supplies from around the time 'Centrino platform' was released are capable of switching from 110-120v to 230-240v electrical systems, it was done to stop the need for manfacturing different PSU's and made it easier for taking a laptop on your travels abroad. The same reason why they have a kettle type lead socket in the brick too and not make it hard wired, easier to change plugs.