Use the following steps to connect your AC power adapter to the computer.

  1. Confirm that the AC power adapter is a genuine HP part and the computer is an HP product. Do not use an HP AC power adapter on non-HP equipment and do not use a non-HP AC power adapter on an HP computer.

    Figure: Genuine HP part

    AC power adapter with HP logo highlighted

  2. Plug the DC connector into the power connector on the computer.
  3. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter.
  4. Plug the power cord into a working AC wall outlet.

    NOTE:Power cords vary in appearance by region and country.

AC adapter components