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I have a Pavilion G7, model 1279dx. Lost my power cord. All the ones I see online have round barrel ends. My ac input port has something inside that has 5 holes....needing prongs? I am attaching the image. Does this input port rqeuire some exotic type of ac adapter plug?

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@jjrsfl 

 

Please use second item on the following link (bookmark or keep the link for future references)

 

   http://partsurfer.hp.com/Search.aspx?searchText=QE121UA

 

>>>> My ac input port has something inside that has 5 holes..

 

You only use the middle hole for the middle pin because your machine uses a Smart AC power adapter

 

Regards.

BH
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@jjrsfl 

 

Please use second item on the following link (bookmark or keep the link for future references)

 

   http://partsurfer.hp.com/Search.aspx?searchText=QE121UA

 

>>>> My ac input port has something inside that has 5 holes..

 

You only use the middle hole for the middle pin because your machine uses a Smart AC power adapter

 

Regards.

BH
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