Spectre x360 works with power adapter but will not charge

[Chrisinkingwood]

Recently my laptop stopped charging and only works with the AC power adapter plugged in. I  was able to restart the computer and get to the UTIF where I ran a diagnostic test on the battery. The test failed. I got the following message. I have replaced batteries before, my wife's Spectre had a swollen battery. But what about the blown fuse? Is that something I can replace?

 

[erico]

A blown fuse is an open zero ohm resistor and is not something you can open the battery and replace.

The bad cell is a definite red flag. That is end of service life level bad.

From the Maintenance & Service guide for your laptop (for parts reference only)

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05357610.pdf

See chapter 3, page 15, item 5

Description and HP Part number

6-cell, 79-WHr, 3.43-AHr, Li-ion (battery spare part kits include rubber feet)     902499-856

[Chrisinkingwood]

Thanks, I was able to order a replacement battery and swap it out with the old one. I reassembled the laptop and powered it up and it worked fine! I ran a power diagnostic test and it passed. The test recommended calibrating the new battery which I did, it took about 4 hours. So everything is fine now! 

[erico]

Might I ask why you marked your own reply as the solution?

It helps others when they can come and find information when they may be searching online for a solution to the very same issue you had.

[Chrisinkingwood]

Well sorry, I was only stating that I solved my own problem. It seems like if I hadn't said anything then others would be making suggestions for something that is solved.