Connecting The Ac Adapter; Testing An Ac Adapter - HP Pavilion DM1-2010 User Manual

Connecting the AC adapter

WARNING!
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by
unplugging the power cord from the computer).
If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-
pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The
grounding pin is an important safety feature.
To connect the computer to external AC power:
1. Plug the AC adapter into the power connector (1) on the computer.
2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter (2).
3. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (3).

Testing an AC adapter

Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it is connected to AC
power:
● The computer will not turn on.
● The display does not turn on.
●
The power light is off.
To test the AC adapter:
1. Remove the battery from the computer.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet.
3. Turn on the computer.
If the power light turns on, the AC adapter is working properly.
Contact technical support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Select Start
> Help and Support > Get assistance.
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
Using external AC power 67