HP Envy 17-3070NR Battery Replacement

Introduction

If your HP Envy 17-3070NR is not holding its charge, it probably needs a battery replacement. These instructions will show you how to quickly remove the battery from your laptop.

Your battery should provide your laptop with power for several hours without needing to be plugged into a power source. With numerous charging cycles, the battery’s capacity will decrease over time. If you find you are having to charge your laptop too often or it simply won’t store a charge at all, you should consider replacing the battery.

Be sure the laptop is powered off before replacing the battery.

What you need

Step 1 Back Cover

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Before you begin taking apart the computer, make sure that it is completely powered off.
Slide the release latch away from the nearest edge.
Slide the back cover off of the computer.

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Step 2

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Remove the six 3.7mm Phillips screws.
Slide the back cover until it clicks, then lift it straight off.

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Step 3 Battery

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Disconnect the multi-colored battery cable from the main assembly by gently pulling upward on it.

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Step 4

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Remove the two 3.8 mm Torx screws using M8 Torx screwdriver.
Remove the battery by pulling it straight out away from the computer.
It is much easier to use the battery cable to carefully lift the battery off than to try to pry it off with tools.