HP Stream 14-CB174WM Battery Replacement

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Are you finding that your laptop's battery life isn't lasting as long as it first was? It might be time to consider replacing the battery to restore those lengthy work or entertainment sessions without constant interruptions. Typically, after 18 to 24 months of frequent use, laptop batteries tend to show signs of wear and diminished performance, prompting for the need for replacement.

In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to safely remove and reinstall your laptop's battery. Whether you're looking to replace a worn-out battery or simply need to access other components within your laptop, this process is essential. Before diving in, it's important to gather the necessary tools, so please have ready a plastic prying tool and a Phillips #1 screwdriver head.

Let's get started.

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Adım 1 Lower Case

HP Stream 14-CB174WM Battery Replacement, Lower Case: adım 1, 2 resimden 1.

HP Stream 14-CB174WM Battery Replacement, Lower Case: adım 1, 2 resimden 2.

Use an opening pick to gently pry up the edge of the rubber foot.
Grab the lifted edge of the foot and gently pull it away.
Repeat for the other rubber foot.
The oils on your skin can damage the adhesive on the rubber feet. Try not to touch the adhesive part of the feet with your hands.

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Adım 2

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eight 6.6 mm screws that secure the lower case.

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Adım 3

HP Stream 14-CB174WM Battery Replacement: adım 3, 3 resimden 3.

Insert an opening pick in the seam between the lower case and chassis.
Slide the opening pick around the perimeter, prying every couple of centimeters as you go.
You will hear "snaps" of the lower case retaining clips releasing.
Continue prying around the entire perimeter until the lower case fully releases.
Lift off the lower case.

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Adım 4 Battery

HP Stream 14-CB174WM Battery Replacement, Battery: adım 4, 3 resimden 1.

HP Stream 14-CB174WM Battery Replacement, Battery: adım 4, 3 resimden 2.

HP Stream 14-CB174WM Battery Replacement, Battery: adım 4, 3 resimden 3.

Remove the following Phillips screws that secure the battery:
Three 2.9 mm
Two 6.8 mm
Be sure to keep different screw types separate from one another throughout the battery removal process.

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Adım 5

Use your fingers or the point of a spudger to slowly “wiggle” the battery connector directly out of its socket.
Do not pull on the wires.

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Adım 6

Gently unseat the battery connector wire out from under the two plastic tabs.

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Adım 7

Lift the battery up and out of the laptop.
The battery should lift out with very little effort. If the battery cannot easily be lifted out of the laptop chassis, check to see if you missed any screws.

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Sonuç

For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.