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Hi, Got an HP EliteBook 840 G6 with swollen battery. Is it safe to repair on my own? I’ve replaced non-swollen batteries, SSDs, etc before. I have the iFixit 54 Bit Driver Kit. Because I can’t close the laptop lid, it may be harder to open. I’m also worried the battery is so swollen, I won’t be able to get the battery screws out. My plan is to: Discharge the battery to 0% to reduce potential energy if accidentally punctured, per iFixIt video.Go outside near non-flammable itemsWear fire-proof glovesWear eye protectionRemove the swollen battery and place in a fireproof bagHave a large bucket of water ready to extinguish any flames How risky is this? I like having both hands and not getting burnt
Hi, You’re doing as much as can be expected to safeguard yourself in the event of anything untoward happening when removing the battery etc. The only thing that you haven’t mentioned doing is responsibly disposing of the faulty battery. ;-) Here’s the maintenance and service guide for the laptop. Go to p.49 to view the procedure to remove/replace the battery. Also at the top of the page you will find the part number for the battery. Search online using the part number only to find suppliers that suit you best
