Power adapter not working on dv5z - need help

Hi,

I have HP DV5Z-1000 laptop. The other day my AC adapter stopped working and won't charge my laptop. I know it is the adapter because when I have it plugged into the wall, and not even plugged into the laptop, it beeps.

I got my laptop in the US, but I am currently living in a small town in Canada and can't easily get replacement parts. I am not sure if HP will ship the same adapter to Canada.

My question is, can I buy any old adapter or would I need the same one it came with? If I need to buy a third party adapter what one can i get?

Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

 

Most HP consumer notebooks have standardized power adapters, so any of the newer HP consumer adapters should work. Just make sure you get one with the same wattage rating as your current one on the new adapter you buy.

 

Try plugging in the AC adaptor into a different outlet, or if you're using a power strip, try plugging it directly into the wall. See if it stops beeping and charges your laptop.