It depends on your exact Presario model and year, since this line spans 1993 to 2013 with many different packs. Most are removable lithium-ion batteries rated around 10.8 V or 11.1 V in 6-cell, 47 Wh or higher configurations. Late CQ series models like the CQ42 and CQ62 commonly use the MU06 or HSTNN-LB0W family, while older V3000 and V6000 models often use HSTNN-LB72 type packs. Check the part number printed on your current battery to confirm. Replacements in this category run $57.99 to $61.99.

Start with the exact model number on the bottom of your laptop, such as Presario CQ60-211DX, then match it to the part number printed on your existing battery pack. Look for the “Replace” or “Spare” number (for example 593553-001 or 586006-361) since that is the most accurate identifier. Many Presario bodies look alike but take different packs depending on production year, so matching both the model and the part number prevents ordering the wrong battery.

Replacement Presario batteries in this category range from $57.99 to $61.99. The price reflects the standard removable lithium-ion packs used across the line, typically 6-cell units rated around 10.8 V or 11.1 V at 47 Wh or higher. Because part numbers vary by sub-series, confirm your exact model and the part number on your current battery before ordering so you get the correct pack at the right price.

Not across the whole line. Batteries are interchangeable only among models that share the same part number family. For example, the MU06 family fits a range of CQ series models like the CQ32, CQ42, and CQ62, but it will not fit older V3000 or F700 models that use HSTNN-LB72 type packs. Even similar looking 6-cell packs at 10.8 V or 11.1 V can differ in fit and connector, so always verify your exact model and part number before assuming two batteries are compatible.

The main differences are pack shape, part number family, and production era. Early and mid 2000s models like the V2000 and V6000 use flatter EV06 or HSTNN family packs. Mid and late 2000s models like the C700 and F700 often use HSTNN-LB, CB, or IB series cells. Late 2000s and early 2010s CQ models use rectangular packs like the MU06 or HSTNN-LB0W. Most are 6-cell lithium-ion around 10.8 V or 11.1 V, but the exact part number determines fit.

Remove the battery and look at the label on the pack itself. You want the “Replace” or “Spare” part number, for example 593553-001 or 586006-361, which identifies the exact battery. You may also see a part family code like MU06 or HSTNN-LB0W printed on the label. Use that number rather than just the laptop model, since several Presario models share body styles but take different batteries depending on year.

Yes, on most Presario models the battery is removable and user-replaceable from the bottom of the laptop. Power down, flip the unit over, slide the release latch, and lift the old pack out, then seat the new one until it clicks. No tools are usually needed for these external packs like the MU06 or HSTNN-LB0W. Match the part number on your old battery first so the replacement seats correctly and lines up with the connector.

Common signs include runtime dropping well below what you once got, the laptop shutting off suddenly even when the charge reads above zero, or the battery refusing to hold a charge at all. You may also see the system stay near 0 percent or report the battery as not detected. Since most Presario packs are 6-cell lithium-ion around 10.8 V or 11.1 V at 47 Wh, a unit that drains in minutes instead of hours is a clear sign it is time for a replacement.