User's Guide

User-replaceable battery (select models only)
WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the user-replaceable battery provided with
the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP.
CAUTION: Removing a user-replaceable battery that is the sole power source for the computer can
cause loss of information. To prevent loss of information, save your work or shut down the computer
through Windows before removing the battery.
To remove the user-replaceable battery (select models only), refer to the steps and illustration that
most closely match your computer:
1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
2. Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery.
NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to its original position.
3. Remove the battery from the computer (2).
‒ or –
1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
2. Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery.
NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to its original position.
3
. Pivot the battery upward (2)
, and then remove it from the computer (3).
Finding battery information
To access battery information:
1. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar.
2. Select Battery and Performance.
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