USB-C Charging on Envy x360

[ThomasIAm]

Is there any way I can charge my Envy x360 over USB-C? I've tried all sorts of adapters and powerbanks, but can't get it to work. What are the requirements? I have a 20.000 mAh powerbank and would really like to be able charge my laptop when I'm on the road.

[banhien]

@ThomasIAm

What is your Envy x360 ? Do(es) itS USB-C port(s) support Power Delivery ? If not, you can't use its USB-C port(s) to charge your computer. Please use the following instructions to find out the model/product of your machine:

  http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c00033108

  Please do NOT post its Serial number (s/n).

Regards.

[ThomasIAm]

I own a HP Envy x360 15-bp130nd. I don't know if it supports Power Delivery, could you point me to the right documentation?

[banhien]

@ThomasIAm

Your machine only has

   1 USB 3.1 Type-C™ Gen 1 (Data Transfer up to 5 Gb/s, DP1.2, HP Sleep and Charge); 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (1 HP Sleep and Charge); 1 HDMI v2.0a; 1 headphone/microphone combo

Its specs

      https://support.hp.com/au-en/document/c05792537

The USB-C port does not support Power Delivery.  HP Sleep and Charge simply means you can charge portable deivices (phones, tablets) when it sleeps.

Regards.

[ThomasIAm]

So, there's no way at all to charge the laptop itself over type C?

[banhien · Accepted solution]

@ThomasIAm

USB-C Gen 1 specs

The USB Type-C Specification 1.0 was published by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) and was finalized in August 2014. It was developed at roughly the same time as the USB 3.1 specification.

A device that implements USB-C does not necessarily implement USB 3.1, USB Power Delivery, or Alternate Mode

That is hardware things, you have to change motherboard (if available for your machine) to get USB-C with PD.

Regards,

[Krah]

The main issue is that, if you are using a either a powerbrick which has a USB-A output it has a 5V output and the x360 needs 19.2V.  This means that it will not get the charge required to actually power the notebook. You will need to charge from a device which is outputting 19.2V like a powerbrick designed for this purpose or from a wall plug which has a AC-->DC converter at the required voltage. I know its way past the date this is useful to you, but maybe it will help other.

Cheers

[ThomasIAm]

Well if it doesn't support power delivery, it isn't going to matter how much voltage you pump through it right?

[Muradra]

I was able to charge my envy with a normal phone charger (usbc) however only when the laptop is switched off. It took a few hours but luckily it charged

[ThomasIAm]

Interesting. What Envy exactly did this work on? I've heard some types can charge over USB-C while others can't. I tried a few different cables and chargers but this sadly didn't work for my particular laptop.