HP Stream 14 possibly killing batteries

[feniss]

I have an HP Stream 14, cb112 wm.

It uses a B103XL battery. The first time, it says battery not detected. I open it, the battery is swollen. I order an Amazon replacement and pop it in. Works great for about 6 months.

It starts saying "plugged in, not charging." I determined the charger was 3.19 amps instead of the 2.31 amps the laptop is rated for. Voltage is correct though. I order a new charger and another Amazon battery.

The new battery says "battery not detected." If I put the prior battery in, it says "plugged in, not charging."

I suspect the cheap batteries are to blame but I don't know how to test the batteries or the multiple pins of the laptop battery cable.

Advice?

[Nirvana_95]

Hi @feniss 

Welcome to the HP Support Community. I see that you are facing  battery-related issues with your HP Stream 14, cb112 wm. We want to help you with it. 

I have sent you a private message with further instructions to get this issue sorted in order to access your private messages, click the private message icon on the upper right corner of your HP community profile, next to your profile Name or simply click on this link.

Thanks!