How to Change Battery in HP Laptop: Step-by-Step Guide (2024)

Do you need a new battery for your HP laptop? Your old one may not last long. This guide shows you how to change the battery in your HP laptop. We will use easy steps and clear tips.

Do You Need a New Battery?

First, let’s check if you really need a new battery.

Signs You Need a New Battery:

• Your laptop runs for less than 4 hours
• You see error messages about the battery
• The laptop shuts down with no warning
• Your battery is swollen or hot

Check Battery Health:

1. Press the Windows key + X
2. Choose Command Prompt
3. Type: powercfg /batteryreport and press Enter
4. Open the report and look at “Battery capacity”
   If your battery holds less than 50% of its first power, you need a new one.

Buy the Right HP Battery

Getting the right battery is very key!

Find Your Battery Model:

1. Turn your laptop over and look at the battery label
2. Find the part number (looks like “HSTNN-IB0N”)
3. Or use HP Support Assistant on your laptop

Where to Buy:

• HP Parts Store – best and safe, but costs more
• Big stores – like Best Buy or Amazon
• Watch out! Don’t buy fake ones, they can hurt your laptop

Tools You Need

To change your HP laptop battery, you will need:

• Small screwdriver (Phillips #00)
• Plastic tool to pry things up
• Anti-static band for your wrist (good to have)

Safety First!

Before you start:

• Turn off your laptop
• Unplug the power cord
• Remove all cords and USB things
• Touch a metal thing to remove static
  This keeps you and your laptop safe!

Step-by-Step Battery Replacement

Now let’s change the battery!

1. Remove the Back Panel

• Put the laptop upside down
• Find all screws on the bottom (some may hide under rubber feet)
• Unscrew them all and keep them safe
• Gently pry the back panel up with your tool

2. Take Out the Old Battery

• Find the battery (it’s the big flat part)
• Unplug the wire that links the battery to the laptop
• If the battery has screws, take them out
• Some HP batteries have tape – peel it off slow
• Lift the battery out

3. Put In the New Battery

• Place the new battery in the same spot
• Connect the wire to the laptop
• Put back any screws or tape
• Make sure the battery sits flat and snug

4. Close Up and Test

• Put back the back panel
• Screw in all screws
• Turn over your laptop
• Plug in the power cord and turn it on
  Did it work? Great job!

After You Put In the New Battery

For best battery life:

1. Charge fully to 100%
2. Let the battery drain to 20%
3. Charge back to 100% to set the meter
4. Use the HP Support Assistant to check if the battery works well
   This helps your new battery last longer!

When to Get Help

Some HP laptops are hard to open. Get help if:

• Your laptop is an HP Spectre or thin Ultrabook
• You can’t find the battery
• You have a warranty (HP will fix it free!)
• You feel not sure about any step

HP Battery Facts

Data Point	Details
Battery Life	HP batteries last 2-4 years; new ones give 40-70% more run time
Why Replace	80% of users replace due to swelling or less than 4-hour runtime
Fake Battery Risks	Non-HP batteries fail 65% more often and may void warranty
Fix Success Rate	70% of “battery not found” errors fix with a BIOS update
Cost Savings	DIY saves $50-$150 vs. shop repair; HP batteries cost $60-$120

Common Questions

Keep Your Battery Healthy

• Keep your laptop cool
• Don’t leave it plugged in all the time
• Let the battery drain to 20% once a month
• Update your laptop’s BIOS and drivers
  Want more battery tips? Check our guide on how to extend HP battery life. Need parts? We have high-quality batteries for HP Omen 15 laptops!

Wrap-Up

Now you know how to change the battery in your HP laptop! This fix is fast and saves money. Your laptop will run much longer now!
Check our guide on HP EliteBook battery replacement for more tips. Need help with battery not detected issues? We’ve got you covered!
Did you change your HP laptop battery? Great job! Now your laptop will work much better.