SH03XL battery 57.8Wh for HP Spectre x360 13-AC / HP Spectre x360 13-AB

If your HP Spectre x360 13-AC, HP Spectre x360 13-AB, HP TPN-Q178 (2016-2018) drains its battery in minutes or shuts down without warning, this 5020mAh 57.8Wh 11.55V replacement pack gives it a fresh runtime. You just unscrew the bottom plate and you're done in fifteen minutes.

Specifications

• Capacity: 5020mAh
• Energy: 57.8Wh
• Voltage: 11.55V
• Type: Li-ion
• Cells: 3-cell
• OEM numbers: SH03XL, TPN-Q178, HSTNN-LB7L, 859026-421, 859356-855, 901308-421, 901345-855
• Compatible models: HP Spectre x360 13-AC, HP Spectre x360 13-AB, HP TPN-Q178

Symptoms of a defective part

• Battery drains within minutes
• Percentage jumps around or freezes
• Laptop shuts down instantly without the charger
• Casing bulges from swollen cells
• Windows says 'consider replacing your battery'

Installation

🟢 Difficulty: easy. Plan around 15 minutes. Tools you need: Phillips PH00/PH0/PH1, T6/T8 Torx, plastic spudger, anti-static wristband.

Frequently asked questions

Will this battery really fit my model?
First check the OEM number on your old battery — for this pack those are SH03XL, TPN-Q178, HSTNN-LB7L. If one matches, it fits models such as HP Spectre x360 13-AC.

Do I need to charge or calibrate it first?
Before first use, charge the battery to 100% in one cycle, then let it drain to 5%. After that the percentage readout will line up with the real capacity again.

How do I replace the battery?
🟢 easy: unscrew the bottom cover, unplug the battery connector, remove the battery screws and drop in the new one — about 15 minutes.