Power cable for old laptop

Grandad99

I have dug out a very old 11" HP Stream laptop to use for a photo project but can't find its power cable. The socket is smaller than the usual standard size so none of my existing charger cables will fit.

I need to know the technical name/size of the smaller connector so that I can buy the right one on line.  

Can anyone help?

BFBW

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156638233288

4.5mm x 3.0mm

flaneurs_lobster

BFBW said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156638233288

4.5mm x 3.0mm

I'm in no way doubting that this is the correct charger/plug - but how do you know? is there an HP site where you can look this spec up?

Interested because similarly I have an old HP laptop with no power lead that I might resurrect.

Frozen_up_north

Grandad99 said:

I have dug out a very old 11" HP Stream laptop to use for a photo project but can't find its power cable. The socket is smaller than the usual standard size so none of my existing charger cables will fit.

I need to know the technical name/size of the smaller connector so that I can buy the right one on line.  

Can anyone help?

eBay item number 365393640364 is a second hand genuine HP charger, £9.99

There are generic chargers which may work correctly, but I would opt for a genuine HP one.

jshm2

Best bet is to just buy a "multihead charger" from your local supermarket or ebay. Else buy "a repair or spare" from ebay and ensure it comes with charger. HP tend to be pricey with their new replacement chargers. 

Vitor

Connector Size 4.5mm outer diameter / 3.0mm inner diameter (commonly referred to as the "blue tip")

flaneurs_lobster

Is that tip colour thing an industry "standard" or only applicable to proper HP kit? 

I've got an Acer laptop with charger and the tip's yellow, does that signify anything that's "standard"?

Was going to check my HP laptop but it's newer and they've moved to USB-C (Lightning?) charging only.

Vitor

AFAIK 'blue tip' was a common term in HP-only shops

BFBW

flaneurs_lobster said:

BFBW said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156638233288

4.5mm x 3.0mm

I'm in no way doubting that this is the correct charger/plug - but how do you know? is there an HP site where you can look this spec up?

Interested because similarly I have an old HP laptop with no power lead that I might resurrect.

Model number?

BFBW

Frozen_up_north said:

Grandad99 said:

I have dug out a very old 11" HP Stream laptop to use for a photo project but can't find its power cable. The socket is smaller than the usual standard size so none of my existing charger cables will fit.

I need to know the technical name/size of the smaller connector so that I can buy the right one on line.  

Can anyone help?

eBay item number 365393640364 is a second hand genuine HP charger, £9.99

There are generic chargers which may work correctly, but I would opt for a genuine HP one.

What's wrong with a link?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/365393640364 Good price of £8.50 with the promo code available until the 8th.