Hey everyone,

I hope you’re all doing well. I’m reaching out for some help regarding my HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0101ax. My original charger unfortunately short-circuited recently, and I’ve been struggling ever since. I purchased an OEM 150W replacement (specs: 19.5V, 7.7A, 4.5mm blue tip), but it causes my laptop’s CPU to throttle heavily—clock speeds drop and performance takes a big hit. From what I’ve learned, it seems HP laptops need a genuine charger with the correct Smart Pin identification chip to deliver full power and prevent this kind of throttling.

I’ve tried various solutions, including software like Ryzen Controller to boost the clock speed, but nothing has worked. I even tested my friend’s original HP Pavilion charger, and my laptop ran perfectly with it—unfortunately, he needs his charger so I can’t borrow it long-term.

I’m hoping someone here can point me toward a reliable source for an original HP 150W Smart AC Adapter (official, not OEM or third-party) with the following specs:

Output: 19.5V, 7.7A Power: 150W Connector: 4.5mm blue tip with Smart Pin

If anyone knows where I can buy a genuine charger in India, or if you have one to sell, I’d really appreciate your help. Recommendations for trustworthy sellers or verified sources are also welcome. Thank you so much in advance!

i lost my charger this week and i need to buy a new one asap. what’s a cheap but good charger i can get that wouldn’t harm my laptop. also do all hp pavillion gaming laptops use the same charger in the first place?