Does the HP Envy x360 have a removable battery?

The HP Envy x360 is a slim, modern 2-in-1 laptop. It looks very different from older notebook designs with big, clip-on batteries at the back. That leads many people to ask a simple question:

Does the HP Envy x360 have a removable battery?

The short answer is: it does not have an external, hot-swappable battery, but it does have an internal battery that can be removed and replaced. In other words, you can’t slide it out with a latch, but a technician (or a careful user with the right tools) can still replace it when it wears out.

If your Envy x360 battery is already weak and you are looking for a replacement, you can browse compatible HP batteries here:

View replacement batteries for HP laptops

What does “removable battery” really mean?

When people ask whether a laptop has a “removable” battery, they usually think of the older design where you could:

Flip the laptop over,
Slide one or two latches,
Pull the battery out without tools.

That kind of battery is called a user-removable external battery. You could keep a spare battery, swap them in seconds and never open the laptop.

The HP Envy x360 does not use this design. Instead, it has an internal battery pack that is:

Mounted inside the chassis under the bottom cover, and
Connected to the motherboard with a cable and screws.

This internal pack is removable with tools, but not “removable” in the old, one-click sense.

So, does the HP Envy x360 have a removable battery?

From a practical, everyday point of view:

No – you cannot remove the HP Envy x360 battery from the outside using a latch or simple clip. There is no external battery module to slide out.
Yes – the battery can still be removed and replaced by opening the laptop and accessing the internal pack.

This is why the Envy x360 is sometimes described as having a “non-removable battery” in marketing materials. What that really means is “not user-swappable without opening the case”, not that it is welded in forever.

Why did HP move to internal batteries on the Envy x360?

Most modern ultrabooks and convertibles, including the HP Envy x360, use internal batteries because it helps:

Make the laptop thinner and lighter – external battery housings add thickness and weight.
Improve rigidity – a sealed bottom cover can make the chassis feel more solid.
Allow larger batteries – the pack can fill more of the internal space instead of fitting a strict external bay design.
Look cleaner – no visible battery seam or protruding pack.

The trade-off is that replacing the battery is no longer a 10-second task. Instead, you need to remove the bottom cover to get to it.

Can you replace the HP Envy x360 internal battery?

Yes. Even though the battery is internal, it is still a serviceable part. When the original battery wears out, you don’t have to buy a new laptop – you can replace the pack with a compatible one.

In general, the replacement process for an Envy x360 looks like this (details vary by model):

Shut down the laptop completely.
Do not just put it to sleep – use Shut down from the Start menu and wait until all lights are off.
Disconnect the charger and accessories.
Unplug the AC adapter, USB devices, SD card and external screens.
Remove the bottom cover.
Unscrew all visible screws on the underside. On many Envy x360 models, some screws are hidden under rubber feet or small covers, which you must carefully remove. Then use a plastic pry tool to gently release the clips around the edges.
Locate the battery pack.
You will see a flat, wide black pack covering a large area inside the bottom case, secured with screws and connected by a cable.
Disconnect the battery cable.
Gently pull the connector straight out of its socket on the motherboard, holding the plug (not the wires).
Unscrew and remove the battery.
Keep the screws safe – the replacement battery may not include new ones.
Install the new battery.
Place it in the same position, screw it down and reconnect the cable firmly.
Reassemble and test.
Put the bottom cover back on, reinstall all screws, then connect the charger and power on. Check that the battery is detected and charging normally.

If you are not experienced with laptop disassembly or are worried about damaging clips or cables, it is better to let a professional perform the replacement. You can still reduce the total cost by buying a compatible battery yourself and paying only for labour.

How to know which HP Envy x360 battery you need

Because there are multiple HP Envy x360 generations and sizes (13-inch, 14-inch, 15-inch, Ryzen/Intel variants, etc.), they do not all use the same battery model. To choose the right replacement battery, you should:

Check your exact laptop model number.
Look at the label on the underside of the laptop for something like HP Envy x360 15-bp0xx, 15-dr1xxx, 13-ar0xxx, etc.
Read the original battery part number (if possible).
If you open the laptop or still have a photo of the battery, look for HP spare part numbers such as LK03XL, RR04XL, L11119-855 and similar codes.
Match both model and part number when ordering.
This ensures correct voltage, capacity and connector layout so the battery fits and works properly.

You can browse batteries for HP laptops, including many Envy x360 models, here:

Browse HP laptop batteries (including Envy x360)

Is it safe to open the HP Envy x360 to access the battery?

Opening the bottom cover to access the battery is a normal service procedure, but you should follow some basic safety rules:

Work on a clean, flat, non-conductive surface.
If possible, use an anti-static wrist strap to avoid electrostatic discharge.
Use the right size screwdrivers and plastic pry tools (avoid metal tools on plastic clips).
Never puncture, bend or crush the battery pack.
If the battery looks swollen or deformed, handle it very carefully and replace it as soon as possible.

If you are not comfortable with this level of hardware work, buying a replacement battery and asking a qualified technician to install it is usually the best option.

What if my HP Envy x360 battery is not holding charge?

If your Envy x360 is running out of power quickly or only works on the charger, the battery may be:

Heavily worn (normal aging after a few years of use),
Mis-calibrated (Windows shows the wrong percentage), or
Faulty (for example swollen or unstable).

You can:

Generate a Windows battery report with powercfg /batteryreport to compare Design Capacity vs Full Charge Capacity.
Run HP diagnostics (F2 → Component Tests → Battery) to see if HP recommends calibration or replacement.
Perform a hard reset and calibration cycle if the readings look wrong.

If diagnostics say “Replace” or your runtime is only a fraction of what it used to be, no amount of software tweaking will restore the original capacity. At that point, replacing the internal battery is the real solution.

Conclusion: external vs internal battery on the HP Envy x360

To summarise:

The HP Envy x360 does not have an external, user-removable battery with a latch.
It does have an internal lithium-ion battery pack that is removable and replaceable by opening the laptop.
This design helps keep the Envy x360 thin and solid, but makes battery replacement a technical task rather than a quick “slide out” swap.
When the original battery wears out, replacing it with a compatible internal pack is usually much cheaper than buying a new laptop.

If you are ready to restore your HP Envy x360’s battery life, start by finding a compatible HP battery here:

https://www.buy-a-charger.co.uk/pcbattery/product-category/battery-for-hp/