bertrand Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) The battery on my laptop model HP G71-340US notebook is pretty much dead. I guess that's to be expected since it is 4 years old. So how do I get a new one? I searched a bit online, including the HP site, and I can't seem to find it as an HP product - do they not make it anymore? I was at Micro Center a few months ago buying something else and they said they had them but they are not on their site - did they just discontinue them? It looks like Amazon and other places offer a compatible one from other companies - do I have to go this route? Some of them have good reviews, but the size is a bit odd - one sticks out which tilts the laptop, but apparently people like that. Has anyone ever bought a battery for this same model. Is there a reliable third party? Will I cause a problem by using a brand other than HP? Thanks, Bertrand. Edited June 4, 2013 by bertrand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnymax Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) According to the HP website, this 6-cell battery fits the G70 & G71: KS524AA. There's also a 12-cell extended battery, but it sticks out of the bottom, raising the back of the laptop: KS526AA. Of course, there are non-HP equivalents that cost a fraction of the MSRP. Edited June 4, 2013 by sonnymax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Train Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 For future refernece. Calibration of the battery If plugging in your laptop & it's @ 100%....remove the battery....esecially if it's hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertrand Posted June 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Are the non-hp equivalents just as good? Not sure what Blue Train is getting at... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 My HP battery is not holding as much charge lately either and I keep getting a warning about it. My laptop is only 2 years old. Bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bresnahan Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 In the case of Dell batteries, I always recommend buying from Dell directly. Most of the batteries on Amazon & eBay are refurbished and usually don't last as long. I bought my daughter a refurbished battery and it lasted for about a year. After that one died, I bought her a Dell OEM and it's still going, three years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Train Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) Are the non-hp equivalents just as good? Not sure what Blue Train is getting at... Sorry, I wasn't clearer. If you want your battery to last longer. You should calibrate it @ least once a year. Once it reaches 100% on rechagring and you're plugged in....take it out. The heat effects the lithium, which eventually leads to your needing a new battery sooner than you should. Edited June 4, 2013 by Blue Train Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 With my MacBook the original that came with it lasted 2 years where as the replacement ( Mac original) has been going strong for 4 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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