Dev4- Power Cord bad

I have a dv4-2045dx with a defective power cord. Blue indicator on brick lights but no power to PC.
Used universal test adapter kit to prove.
It still has 2 months left on the original (new) warranty.
Can the owner get a new power cord unit or is this excluded from the 1 Year warranty?
Pete
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Generally the AC adapter is covered by the warranty for the same time as the main unit and will be replaced by HP if defective. Call the warranty toll-free number or 1-800-HP-INVENT.

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