Is an 11.1 V battery a good replacement for a 14.8 V battery?

[dazzopardi]

Hi, I have an HP mini 5101 netbook, it's got a 3 cell 14.8 V 1900 mAh battery and I'd like to buy a battery with a larger capacity. Most of the batteries I've found online have a 10.8 or 11.1 V rating and, though the sellers usually say the battery is compatible I've got my doubts. Are they compatible, or would the netbook switch off every now and then?

[Mumbodog]

I would not use one with a lower voltage than the original.

I would buy the battery from HP to be sure you get the correct one.

Can you post the full model number of that mini?

[dazzopardi]

Hi, thanks for your reply. The product number is FM956UA#ABA.Thanks

[Mumbodog]

Here are the HP part numbers, you can use Google to search for a battery that is an exact replacement for these numbers

579026-001  4 cell

579027-001  6 cell

I found your maintenance and serivce guide, you might download a copy of it

http://search.hp.com

[dazzopardi]

Thank you