Power cord question

hotbowler

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Not sure if this is the right place to ask this. I just received my new HP computer today. The only problem with it is the wrong power cord. The adapter (brick like thing) plugs into the computer correctly, however the power cord from the adapter to the wall outlet is the wrong one (adapter has a 3-blade type configuration, the power cord is for 3 round type configuration). I have a power cord for a AOC monitor that would fit the adapter and was wondering if there would be any problem using this on until I get the replacement from HP. Thanks for any help.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Touchsmart 520Z All-In-One
OS
Windows 7 64 bit
CPU
AMD A6-3600 quad-core (2.1GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, DDR#-1600
Memory
6GB
Graphics Card(s)
2GB NVidia GEForce GT540M
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
23 inch display
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
1TB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s
Keyboard
HP Wireless
Mouse
HP Wireless
Does it look like one of these ? .... maybe take a picture with your mobile phone or digital camera and upload the pic here to show us what you have pal :)

6-Feet-3-Prong-Ac-Wall-Cord-Plug-for-HP-LAPTOP-AC-ADAPTER-POWER-SUPPLY-CORD-CHAR-0.jpg
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
CPU
AMD Phenom Quad core 9950 black edition
Motherboard
Gigabyte
Memory
16Gb
Graphics Card(s)
2x XFX Radeon 5850
Sound Card
PCI Express X-Fi Titanium / Logitech G35
Monitor(s) Displays
2x HP 2410i
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
2x 500Gb Seagate
1x 300Gb Seagate
1x 1Tb Seagate
2x 1Tb Hitatchi
PSU
Jean Tech Storm 700W
Case
Cooler Master COSMOS S
Cooling
Akasa Evo Blue Pro
Keyboard
Logitech G15
Mouse
Mad Catz M.M.O. 7
Internet Speed
12mb
Exactly what the power cord looks like. The right side of your image is what goes into the adapter while the left side goes to the wall outlet, however, the adapter plugs are a blade type, not round like your image. Like I said, I have a cord that is for my monitor and was wondering if it fits does it matter if that part is brand immaterial.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Touchsmart 520Z All-In-One
OS
Windows 7 64 bit
CPU
AMD A6-3600 quad-core (2.1GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, DDR#-1600
Memory
6GB
Graphics Card(s)
2GB NVidia GEForce GT540M
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
23 inch display
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
1TB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s
Keyboard
HP Wireless
Mouse
HP Wireless
DSCN1161-2.jpg
Hope this works - here is a photo of the adapter that plugs into the computer. The image you posted is what was sent by HP.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Touchsmart 520Z All-In-One
OS
Windows 7 64 bit
CPU
AMD A6-3600 quad-core (2.1GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, DDR#-1600
Memory
6GB
Graphics Card(s)
2GB NVidia GEForce GT540M
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
23 inch display
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
1TB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s
Keyboard
HP Wireless
Mouse
HP Wireless
Yes, your monitor cable will work just fine if it fits into the adapter. And assuming you are on US power grid and not Europe or other region.

You are just getting 110v from the wall to the adapter.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built - Jan 2013
OS
Windows 7 64 Bit Home Premium SP1
CPU
i7-3820
Motherboard
Asus P9X79-PRO - Bios 4608
Memory
GSkill F3-14900CL9Q - 16GB
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce GTX660 - Driver 352.86
Sound Card
On board Realtek ALC898
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer S271HL
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
#1- Samsung 840 Pro Series
#2- Western Digital WD1002FAEX Sata3 Black
#3- Western Digital WD1002FAEX Sata3 Black
PSU
Corsair CMPSU-850TX-V2 - 850 watt (by Seasonic)
Case
Corsair Obsidian 550D
Cooling
Standard 3 120mm case fans, Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Keyboard
MS KC-0405
Mouse
Intellimouse 5-button
Internet Speed
56 Mbits/Sec (on a good day)
Antivirus
Avast & Malwarebytes
Browser
Firefox
Other Info
Asus DVD - DRW-24B1ST 24X
Thanks for the info. I am on US power grid. I will be powering it up tomorrow.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Touchsmart 520Z All-In-One
OS
Windows 7 64 bit
CPU
AMD A6-3600 quad-core (2.1GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, DDR#-1600
Memory
6GB
Graphics Card(s)
2GB NVidia GEForce GT540M
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
23 inch display
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
1TB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s
Keyboard
HP Wireless
Mouse
HP Wireless
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