How to Replace an HP Laptop Battery: A Step-by-Step Guide
Hello, Simon here, and if you’re experiencing a non-clickable touchpad or notice your laptop’s back cover separating, it might be time to check your battery. Particularly, for HP laptop owners, a swollen battery could be the culprit, and I’m here to walk you through the process of replacing it on a model HP50 cs163 CL.
Recognizing a Swollen Battery
A swollen battery might manifest as a lump on your trackpad, making it unclickable. The pressure from the battery can cause the back cover to separate from the chassis. If the corners at the back of your laptop feel unusually firm and you can see gaps where there shouldn’t be, it’s time for a change. These are signs that the battery is compromised, often due to overcharging.
Preparing for Replacement
Before starting, remove any attachments and ensure the laptop is powered off and unplugged. Gather your tools; you’ll need a pry tool and a set of precision screwdrivers.
Step 1: Removing the Back Cover
Begin by gently removing the rubber feet or stickers that hide the screws on the bottom of your laptop. Use your pry tool to lift the edges and uncover the screws. There are typically two screws on the top and three smaller ones at the bottom.
Step 2: Accessing the Battery
Once all screws are removed, use the existing gap from the swollen battery to your advantage – it should make opening the back cover easier. Pry around the edges until you can lift the cover off.
Step 3: Removing the Old Battery
Now, you should clearly see if the battery is swollen. Proceed to unscrew it and gently lift it out of the bay. The battery model for this laptop is HT03XL, but always double-check the model or the spare number, which is L11119-855 in this case.
Step 4: Installing the New Battery
With your replacement battery at hand (ensure it’s not swollen and has no lumps), align it with the screw mounts and connector, then secure it with the screws you removed earlier.
Step 5: Reassembling the Laptop
Place the back cover on, press down firmly to secure it, and replace all screws. Pay particular attention to the touchpad area; ensure it clicks down without resistance, indicating that the new battery fits correctly.
Post-Replacement Tips
After replacing your battery, avoid leaving your laptop plugged in constantly to prevent overcharging and potential swelling of the new battery.
Conclusion
That’s it! With a new battery installed, your HP laptop should be as good as new. If you found this guide helpful, hit that like button, and consider subscribing for more tech tips. For those who wish to support the channel further, you can use YouTube’s super thanks feature or visit my website for additional resources.
Until next time, happy computing, and goodbye for now!
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