Can an X360 Be Charged via USB C?

[RKBAMAN]

Howdy, folks.

Just bought a Pavilion x360 (14-cd1033nr), and wondering if the laptop battery can be charged via the USB C port?

Also, if I wanted to do a 'clean', or 'minimal' restore, how would one go about doing that?  In times past (i.e. an old 15t Quad Edition), the recovery offered a minimal restore as a factory reset option.  Wondering if such a thing is possible with this new machine.

Thanks in advance!

[Huffer]

No your USB-C ports are data transfer only:

https://support.hp.com/gb-en/document/c06325428

Generally, if the laptop can be charged and powered from a USB-C port HP will provide a USB-C adapter in the box and if not you get a barrel type adapter. 

Since Windows 10 is now a free download without the need for a Key Code (google Microsoft Media Creation Tool) you can use a usb thumb drive made from the Media Creation Tool site to do a bare metal reinstall, which is something I tend to do with new laptops myself. You can then install drivers provided by the support page for your laptop on this site and have a clean minimal Windows 10 install. 

Post back with any more questions and please accept as solution if this is the info you needed. 

[RKBAMAN]

Understood.  Looking for a magnetic 'break-away' AC adapter.  Can you recommend one, if any exist?

[Huffer]

Apple has a patent on that design and I have never seen one for a PC. However, a quick google search turned up this:

https://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/07/08/chargesafe-a-magsafe-style-connector-for-non-apple-laptops/

Not sure how or how well it works but seems to be an option. 

Post back with any more questions and please accept as solution if this is the info you needed. 

[RKBAMAN]

Unfortunately, that's a no go.  It was a crowdfunded project that never happened.  I've seen DIY guides for this sort of thing, but that makes me nervous.  Thanks anyway!

https://www.instructables.com/id/MagSafe-for-the-Rest-of-Us-A-DIY-Magnetic-Power-A/