Do all HP computers take the same charger?

Do all HP computers take the same charger?

Can you replace it with the charger of any other HP laptop? The technical answer is ‘No’. HP laptops are available in a variety of models and they do not always share the same power requirements. Anyone that forces an HP laptop to use a charger from a different model exposes their machine to all sorts of dangers.

How do I know what model my HP charger is?

The serial number of the charger is written on a grey label affixed to one side of the charger.

Can I use a 65w charger instead of 45W HP?

Yes. Wattage is a measurement of how much power a supply CAN generate, or how much your device DOES consume. The wattage of your power supply is a rating of the maximum power that can be drawn down from it; if your computer requires 45w but your supply can provide 65w, you will be fine.

Can I use a 90w charger instead of 45W HP?

The short answer is yes you can use a laptop charger with a higher wattage, however, there are some caveats. The wattage rating of a laptop charger is a maximum rating which means that the charger is capable of providing power up to the output wattage rating and or course anything in between.

Can I use any charger for my HP laptop?

The short answer is; No. You should never intentionally use another laptop’s charger on your laptop. It doesn’t matter if you’re in a pinch or if your battery is about to die. Plugging a different charger that isn’t meant for your specific model will not lead to anything good.

Will a 65 watt charger work on a 45 watt laptop?

As long as it is the same voltage and connector type you can use a higher watt adapter. It will charge the battery a bit faster but other than and the size of the brick you will see no difference. The laptop will only draw the current it needs while running.

Is 45W enough to charge a laptop?

A safe range for a wall adapter is between 45-watts and 96-watts — those will definitely be able to charge your laptop (with normal use).

What happens if you use 65w charger instead of 45w?

What happens if you use the wrong wattage charger to charge your laptop?

If the wattage is higher than original it won’t hurt anything (as long as Voltage is the same). If the wattage is lower than original, it may not provide enough power to charge it. Voltage must be the same. Sometimes a charger with slightly lower wattage will charge it but it will take longer.