HP 15-bw0xx Battery Replacement

Introduction

If your HP 15-bw0xx laptop is unable to charge correctly or can't seem to hold power, consider following this guide to replace its battery. A bad battery is one of the top reasons for this problem and often happens gradually over time.

Be sure to unplug your laptop and turn it off before starting this guide.

What you need

Step 1 HP 15-bw0xx Battery

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First, start by identifying your laptop. Be sure it is specifically the "HP Laptop 15-bw0xx" model.
If you are unsure of the model, turn on your laptop. Then press and hold the "FN" key and the "ESC" key at the same time.
The model type is under the title "Product name."

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Step 2

Turn the closed laptop over onto its face, with the hinged side facing away from you.
Be sure to unplug your laptop and turn it off before continuing.

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Step 3

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Place a finger on the top left slider, then push the black piece all the way to the right.
A finger grip to slide the hinge lock open lies to the left of a closed padlock symbol. This is how the battery is unlocked or locked in place.

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Step 4

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Place a finger on the top right slider, then slide the black piece all the way to the left until it clicks out of place.
There will be three vertically parallel finger grips on the slider and a small 3/4 full battery symbol to the left of the slider. This slider is what detaches the battery from the laptop.
You may need to use a thumb or a little force to complete this step.

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Step 5

Remove the battery from the laptop.

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Step 6

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Gently line the new battery up to the slot in which you removed the old battery from.
Press the battery into the slot until you hear it click into place.

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