For wires that will be 120 208 or 240 volts the following wiring color standards are used.
Ac adapter cable color code.
A typical ac adapter sticker with all the essential info.
See also my page on rewiring fender amps to grounded cords.
In case of wiring dc power like solar or computer networks the following standard has to be followed.
The wires on the main 20 pin or 24 pin connectors are color coded.
The plug fits into your device and has the correct polarity.
Yes check the polarity of the acer adapter and that the voltage is the same and current at least the same as the hp.
Brown hot blue neutral.
Dc power installations can be divided into earthed or unearthed systems.
12v wires are blue.
Iec dc power wiring color code.
The adapter output is greater or equal to the devices rated mah or a.
Usually all of this info is on the adapter sticker remember you are always looking for the output v and mah or a.
Depends on the hp laptop model but you may get a nag that your adapter isn t recognised because the ceter pin is disconnected.
All the above mentioned color code for electrical wiring is to transmit ac current from the mains.
12v wires are yellow.
Ground wires are black.
5v wires are red.
Ac power 120 208 240 volts ac power comes in many different types based on how many volts the wires will be carrying.
These are the same for all atx power supplies.
3 3v wires are orange.
Black hot white neutral green ground if you use a computer power cord or other cord based on the international wiring color code.
Power cord color codes.