Frequently asked questions about various HP laptop batteries
When laptop batteries run low and near the end of their useful life, they won't charge for much longer, meaning you must leave your laptop plugged into a power source to eliminate its portability. HP provides laptop batteries for its entire product line from portable computers, and you can find these new or used batteries on eBay at a variety of prices.
Are HP batteries designed for a specific laptop or notebook?
Yes, the HP laptop battery you select is intended for use with a specific laptop model. For example, if you select an HP Pavilion battery, it must be used with a Pavilion. If a battery was purchased for the HP Envy must be used with the HP Envy. Have the laptop or notebook product name, product number, and serial number ready to ensure you select the correct replacement battery. This will help you find the compatible battery.
To make it easier to choose the right battery on eBay, browse the different categories of options. Here are the categories to choose from:
Product Line: You can choose batteries based on your laptop model. Some of the choices are HP EliteBook, HP Envy, HP Pavilion, and ProBook.
Capacity: The different powers are 2600 mAh, 4200 mAh, 4400 mAh, 5200 mAh, 7800 mAh and 8000 mAh.
Number of cells: The number of cells is three, four, six, eight, nine or 12.
How many cells are in these laptop batteries?
The cells in a battery determine how long a charge lasts. A six-cell laptop battery typically stays charged for about two to four hours. A nine-cell battery typically stays charged for up to eight hours. For the HP Pavilion Both 6-cell and 9-cell batteries are available for notebooks, depending on how much time you need to be away from the outlet. It's important to note that your laptop's power consumption also plays a role in how long a battery lasts remains loaded.
What does 5200 mAh mean in a laptop battery?
When a laptop battery has the 5200 mAh specification listed, it is capable of delivering 5200 milliamps per hour. This number is typical of most laptop batteries. HP offers laptop batteries that are as low as 4400 mAh or as large as 8000 mAh The smaller capacity units are good for a notebook or laptop with a six-cell battery, while the larger capacities are good for laptops that require a nine-cell battery.
What is an OEM battery?
You may notice the OEM designation next to some of the batteries available for the HP Pavilion. This is an acronym that stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. In other words, you get the same component that the product came with when you bought it. Batteries for the HP Pavilion are also available on eBay for OEM batteries for the HP Envy, HP Probook, HP EliteBook, HP Mini, and HP Presario.
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