How Test an HP Battery

The battery of your Hewlett-Packard computer may malfunction, requiring a replacement battery that is compatible with the system you are using. Upon purchase, you have to test your HP battery to know if it functions with your computer. You may also need to know the status of the battery that is currently installed in your laptop to know if you have to calibrate or replace the battery.
Instructions.
1. Turn on the laptop. If it does not boot up, connect the laptop's AC power adapter into an active power outlet. You should see the power LED light brighten, indicating that the battery is charging and functioning properly.
2. Launch the "HP Battery Check" utility. This feature is included in the "HP Support Assistant" utility that comes pre-installed in HP laptops. If you do not have it installed in your system, access the HP website to download the utility. If you just started charging the laptop, wait at least 30 to 60 minutes so that the laptop has enough battery charge before launching the battery check utility.
3. Click "Start" and then "HP Support Assistant." Click "Troubleshoot" and then "Power, Thermal and Mechanical" to launch the "HP Battery Check" utility.
4. Select "Battery Check" to check the status of your HP battery. If the status says "OK," it means that the battery is charging and functioning properly. If the status says "Replace," it means that the battery is reporting an error and should be replaced immediately. If the status says "Calibrate," the battery is in proper condition but should be calibrated. If the status says "No battery," the computer cannot detect the battery but the system supports a second battery.

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