Assembly of Worldwide AC Adapter Supporting Foldable Prongs

A method of assembling an AC (Alternating Current) plug for providing power, the method comprising:

• selecting a cover comprising a plurality of prongs;
• positioning a PCB on an inner side of the selected cover, wherein the PCB comprises a plurality of contact pads;
• positioning a plurality of spring mounted terminals, wherein a first end of each spring mounted terminal is positioned on a contact pad of the PCB;
• and
• fastening a cap to the cover, wherein the fastening secures the first end of each spring mounted terminal against a contact pad of the PCB, and wherein the fastening positions each spring mounted terminal for contact with a prong of the plurality of prongs.

An AC (Alternating Current) adapter for providing power to an Information Handling System (IHS) via a power circuit, wherein the AC adapter comprises an AC plug comprising:

• a cover comprising a plurality of prongs;
• a PCB comprising a plurality of contact pads;
• a plurality of spring mounted terminals;
• and
• a cap fastened to the cover, wherein the fastening of the cap secures a first end of each spring mounted terminal against a contact pad of the PCB, and wherein the fastening of the cap positions each spring mounted terminal for contact with a prong of the plurality of prongs.