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04-11-2019 08:58 PM
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?
Jim
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04-12-2019 12:29 AM
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
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04-12-2019 12:29 AM
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.
***
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Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.