Victus Laptop charger not working

[Jay683]

how to fix AC adapter 150w victus charger not working laptop saying low power USB and when i press the power button the light just blinks 2-3 times does anyone know how to fix this?

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @Jay683 

Welcome to the HP Support Community!

Thanks for posting your query! We're here to help you get back up and running.

It sounds like your Victus laptop is experiencing a charging issue with the 150W AC adapter, and the power button blinks 2-3 times when pressed. Here are some troubleshooting steps to help resolve this:

1. Perform a Hard Reset

• Disconnect the AC adapter and remove any external devices.
• Press and hold the power button for 15-30 seconds.
• Reconnect the AC adapter and try turning on the laptop.

 

2. Check the Charger and Port

• Inspect the charging cable for any damage or frayed wires.
• Try using a different power outlet.
• If possible, test with another compatible HP charger.

 

3. Reset the BIOS

• Shut down the laptop and keep the charger plugged in.
• Hold down Windows + B while the laptop is off.
• Press the power button and continue holding Windows + B until the BIOS Recovery screen appears.
• Follow the on-screen instructions.

 

4. Update Battery and Power Drivers

• Open Device Manager (Windows + X > Device Manager).
• Expand Batteries and AC Adapter.
• Right-click each and select Update driver.

 

Let me know if any of these steps help! 😊

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Regards, 

Hawks_Eye