Labels: DOCUMENTED = taken from HP's manual; PROPOSED = our own joining or ordering of HP's directions, not an HP instruction; UNPERFORMED = a suggested check that has not been carried out.
Applies to
HP Chromebook 15. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP Chromebook 15 battery replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 25 of its maintenance and service guide.
Tools and parts
- Screwdrivers and a non-marking pry tool as HP lists for this procedure
- Static-safe work surface
L29959-005- Battery (3-cell, 60 Whr). Source: printed page 25.
Preparation
Save your work and shut the computer down through the operating system, unplug AC power and every external device, and work on a clean, grounded, ESD-protected surface while sorting each screw by its original location. Handle every cable by its connector and put each one back in its own place during reassembly.
Replacement
- Detach the battery cable from the system board (1). (printed page 25).
- Take out the five Phillips M2.0 × 3.0 screws that hold the battery to the computer. (printed page 25).
- Lift the battery out of the computer (3). (printed page 25).
- Fit the replacement part by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 25).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP battery L29959-005 (L29959-005)
Check each part page for its source and variant notes before ordering.
Manufacturer manual
HP Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, HP). Machine-readable copy: /api/guides/hp-chromebook-15-battery-replacement-p25