Is my battery replaceable? HP Pavilion 15 au186tx

[djiitian]

I didn't do research on this notebook before purchasing. Now that I find it's only a 2 Cell battery and I tend to keep my notebook running for longer time, I wonder what happens if the battery dies faster. Is it removable/replaceable at all?

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Yes, there is a replacement battery but no optional ones (with more cells).

The part number is 849909-855

Check the service manual for the battery removal and replacement procedures.  Chapter 6, page 31

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05273198

[djiitian]

Feeling better. But:

1) This looks like a generic HP Pavilion Manual, does it fit my model i.e. 15' au186tx?

2) Is this part supposed to be removed/replaced by myself or by service centre engineer? 

3) Cost?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

That is the service manual pegged to your notebook's support page...

http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Pavilion-15-au100-Notebook-PC/12499208/model/13674096/manuals

I would assume by the time you need a new battery, your notebook's warranty will be expired and it would cost you a fortune to have HP replace the battery, so you may as well try and do it yourself when the time comes.

I looked up the battery in the HP store website and they do not list it for sale yet as a spare part.

https://parts.hp.com/hpparts/Default.aspx?mscssid=B1A9A9CC78C14B65A2EC32D9D7A2C2CD&NoMatch=true

So cost:  Unknown at this time.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

I did a general internet search by the part number and this non-HP vendor is selling it for $35 USD.

https://compupartsolutions.com/shop/battery/849909-855-hp-15-au023cl-assembly-battery-2c-41wh-5-36ah...

Interesting that you can buy it from a non-HP vendor but not from HP? 

[djiitian]

Hmm. Interesting. And only in US. Wonder if I can manage to get it in Hong Kong after 2-3 years from now. (can't buy and store it, since it will die unused)