Does the HP Envy VS03xl battery have bulges in it?

[Phil-user]

Hello, I have an HP envy and looking at the battery it is bulging across its length in three places by around 4-5 mm. 
I am not clear of photos of this battery whether this is a deliberate design feature, or whether this battery is on the way out and needs replacing.
The bulges are evenly spaced almost as it the battery is divided into three parts.

Does anyone know if this is the battery failing, or how they were originally constructed.  The Laptop is a 2016 model with the battery having a 2016/08 date and the disc drive a 2016/09 date.

Thanks

[Dragon-Fur · Accepted solution]

@Phil-user 

The battery is failing (will fail soon) and should be replaced.

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"Fat" Battery / Bloated Battery / Swollen Battery – Sealed / Internal Battery

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HP Commercial and Consumer Notebook PCs - Swelling or Deformation of Notebook Battery

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Maintenance / Service Guide

HP ENVY Notebook PC (model numbers 15- as100 through 15-as199 and 15-as000 through 15-as099) - Maint...

Part number and Replacement procedure on Page 31

Description                                                                                              Spare part number

Battery (3-cell, 52-WHr, 4.56-AHr, Li-ion; includes cable)              849313-856

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[Phil-user]

Thanks, i suspected as much.  Time to replace....

Unfortunately the HP store does not seem to have the 849313-850 battery VS03XL.  So I'll have to go to a third party provider.  really helpful though, thanks.

[Dragon-Fur]

@Phil-user 

You are welcome.

HP does not carry very many batteries - and those they do carry are usually in stock for a limited time.

I had to purchase a "compatible" battery for my Zbook recently.  Meh.  Battery is fine.

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Hi @Phil-user

Welcome to the HP Support Community.  

As this is a hardware issue, I'd suggest you Contact HP in your region regarding the service options for your computer. 

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