HP Envy 17 Battery Swelling

[DonSquared]

My battery swelled up so much, not only would it not charge anymore, but it was making the trackpad mouse buttons unusable.

The battery recall utility says it is not affected, but I think it should be part of the recall.

Don

[Dragon-Fur]

@DonSquared 

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@DonSquared wrote:

My battery swelled up so much, not only would it not charge anymore, but it was making the trackpad mouse buttons unusable.

The battery recall utility says it is not affected, but I think it should be part of the recall.

Don

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Battery distended / swollen?

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

It is important to replace a swollen / bloated battery to protect the computer.

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Information and help for this Envy notebook:

HP ENVY m7 Notebook PC (model numbers used 17-u000 through 17-u099) - Maintenance and Service Guide

The battery is accessible once the bottom cover is removed  - Page 24

Part numbers and illustrated Battery replacement procedure - Page 26

NOTE: The battery spare part kit includes the battery cable.
Description                                                  Spare part number
3-cell, 61-WHr, 5.36-WHr, Li-ion            849315-856
3-cell, 41-WHr, 3.63-WHr, Li-ion            849314-856

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