Charging laptop with USB C

[kmw987789]

I purchased this laptop. 15-fd0023dx.  

HP - 15.6" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i3 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Natural Silver

Can I use the USB-C port to charge it?

if so, what specifically do I need charger wise.

[erico]

If it was delivered with a power adapter that has a barrel plug that plugs into a receptacle on the laptop, you should use it.

Entry level laptops are not delivered with the bells and whistles and fancy things like USB Type-C charging.

[kmw987789]

The main question is if it can be charged with a USB-C. 

[erico]

You can try it if you like, since the risk and laptop are yours

[kmw987789]

That isn't even the least bit helpful. I am seeking expert information on whether it can be charged with a USB-C. Please only respond to posts if you can provide actual information. 

[erico]

Sorry that I can't always provide answers that people like.  I do base my answers in reality.

My own HP Spectre laptop charges with a USB Type-C power adapter because it was designed to be charged that way.

Your laptop was not and it is not something that you can change.

What I provided you with was actual honest and accurate information.

You are asking about charging a factory built laptop in a manner that is different from its design.

That does involve risk.

I wish for you the best of success in finding an answer that makes you happy..

[kmw987789]

You should ONLY post an answer when you can actually answer the question. I asked if I could use the USB-C. All your reply says is that you don't know. Don't post answers unless you know.   

FYI, it is not about whether I like your answer or not. If you had said it will destroy the laptop or it will work fine, either would have been fine. Jumping onto a post and saying "who knows" its your risk, is just worthless.

[erico]

That is the answer that we, as HP Experts, were given by the HP Subject matter experts when we posed the question in the Inner Circle.

OK. I just read one of the thread discussions we had in the Inner Circle about the subject. 

Sleep & Charge and Alt mode are required to be able to charge by way of a USB Type-C port.

I will take a look at the specification of your laptop to see if they conform.

Your laptop's port specifications do not conform

Ports Audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack
AC Smart Pin adapter
HDMI v1.4b + HDCP 2.0 supporting 1080p up to 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (2)
USB 3.2 Type-C® Gen1 port, supports data transfer

So the answer in your laptop's case is a no.

My apologies for not having looked more closely at the specifications.