Here is an interesting approach to a notebook power plug problem in the UK, where the plug can be thicker than the notebook these days:
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Still appears to be in concept stage. You need to view the first video to get the drift of it quickly.
Someone suggested doing the same thing in Australia, but the truth is, with no earth pin on modern notebooks, the manufacturer only needs to supply a small profile 2 pin plug on the power cord.
Cheers Don...