Laptop charger barrell tip size.

[GPMMF]

Hi

I am in the process of buying a new laptop online so can't physically check. One of the following 15s-fq5021sa or 15s-fq5026sa. The specs says they have smart charging technology.

I have an old 15-bs150sa that has a charging cable barrell tip of 4.5m*3mm. I have a car 12v charger to suit this laptop that I use all the time.

Can I use my 12v car charger with 4.5mm*3mm to charge the new laptop?

In other words I can't get details of the new laptops barrel tip size.

Thx

G

[erico]

The 15s-fq5021sa or 15s-fq5026sa laptops have a  DC-in charging port that accepts a 4.5 mm barrel plug from the  appropriate HP power adapter.

The 12v car charger with 4.5mm  barrel plug will fit, but I can't say I know if it will charge the laptop. The smart charging technology determines how much charge the laptop will need and accept.

[GPMMF]

Thank you Erico.

I will order laptop and report back..

[erico]

You're welcome!

[GPMMF · Accepted solution]

I ordered the 15s-fq5026sa which I'm delighted with. Super fast compared to my 6 year old HP.

Anyway the old laptop and car charger work on the new laptop as it's a 4.5mm connection.

Happy as I don't need to buy a new HP car charger.