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Introduction |
This guide will be showing how to replace the battery of the HP 15-ay078nr. The battery is the means of powering the device, and may need to be replaced if the device can’t hold a charge or will not turn on if it is not connected to the charger. See symptoms that your battery needs to be replaced [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/[HP_ 15-ay078nr_ Troubleshooting#Section__Faulty_Battery|here]]. This could include not holding a charge, or not charging at all. | | | HP announced a Computer Battery Safety Recall and Replacement program where some HP 15-ay078nr may have been affected. The recall is about potential fire and safety hazards posed by the batteries. Read more about this recall [link|https://h30686.www3.hp.com/?lang=en-US|here]. See if your battery is affected and submit a claim [link|https://h30686.www3.hp.com/?lang=en-US|here]. If your battery is affected, you do not need to buy a replacement battery. HP will provide a battery for each verified, eligible battery. While waiting for the replacement, you may continue to use your device after removing the battery by plugging into a power source. | | | Prior to removing the battery, make sure the device is powered off and is not connected to a charger. The battery may be hot if the device was recently used, wait until it is cool to the touch before beginning. |
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