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HP ZBook Studio G3 Mobile Workstation
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Faulty HP ZBook Studio G3 battery, they swell! This is my 2nd battery to do this. I was afraid it would catch on fire! I took it out, ordered another one. Is this common, again this is the 2nd one to do this on the same laptop!

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Hello @dwix_ags 

Sorry to hear that you are having problems ... I would like to help you.

Check with the fire department where this battery can be returned, because there is an acute fire hazard.

This battery must not be thrown into the household waste !

 

Kind regards

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Hello @dwix_ags 

 

(1) Create Windows system <restore point>

How to Create a System Restore Point on Windows 10 or Windows 11

 

(2Download and install BIOS Update

HP Notebook System BIOS Update (N82)

01.57 Rev.A12.1 MBAug 15, 2022Download

 

Why should you install the update ?

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_4123786-2338478-16

Quote: "

Updating the BIOS is recommended as standard maintenance of the computer. It can also help resolve the following issues:

      • An available BIOS update resolves a specific issue or improves computer performance.
      • The current BIOS does not support a hardware component or a Windows upgrade.
      • HP Support recommends installing a specific BIOS update.

"

 

(3Reboot

(4Let BIOS be installed until it's completely done !

(5Download and install / update

Intel Management Engine Driver

2205.15.0.2623 Rev.W272.6 MBApr 18, 2022Download

HP Battery Health Manager BIOS Setting Update

1.0.2.1 Rev.A0.5 MBNov 20, 2020Download

Intel Management Engine Firmware

11.8.92.4222 Rev.A11.6 MBApr 18, 2022Download

 

(6Reboot Windows, log in and wait a few minutes

(7) Shutdown Windows ( No Sleep / No Hibernate )

 

(8) Enter BIOS

Enable <maximize battery health> function

 

(9Please report your results

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