Most HP Sleekbook models use a 4-cell lithium-ion battery in the VK04 part-number family, rated around 14.4V to 14.8V with roughly 37Wh to 38Wh of capacity (about 2600mAh). Common identifiers include VK04, 695192-001, and HP spare numbers like 694864-241 and 708462-001. Because the same physical pack appears under several codes, confirm the exact four-digit model code after the hyphen on your laptop before ordering so you get a battery that matches your specific machine.

Match your exact model code, which appears after the Sleekbook name (for example 14-b000 or 15-b000). The battery is generally a 4-cell lithium-ion pack around 14.4V to 14.8V and roughly 37Wh, but part numbers like VK04, VK04037, and VK04041 differ across variants. Check the label on the bottom of the laptop or the existing battery for a part number such as 695192-001. Confirming both the model code and the printed part number ensures you select a compatible replacement.

HP Sleekbook replacement batteries are priced at $56.99 in our catalog. That covers the standard 4-cell lithium-ion pack used across the 14-b000, 15-b000, and Touchsmart Sleekbook variants, rated around 14.4V to 14.8V with roughly 37Wh of capacity. Since the same physical battery appears under several part numbers like VK04 and 694864-241, you can confirm your exact model code and still expect the same price point for a matching replacement.

Often yes, but verify first. Many HP Sleekbook models, including the 14-b, 15-b, 14-f, 15-f, and 14t-b lines, share the same battery compartment, connector, and voltage around 14.4V to 14.8V, centered on the VK04 family. The Touchsmart Sleekbook versions usually take the same VK04 battery as well. Even so, part numbers like VK04037 and VK04048 can vary by sub-series and year, so always cross-check the printed part number on your existing pack before assuming two models are interchangeable.

The main difference is the physical size of the laptop rather than the battery itself. The 14-b000 series uses a 14-inch chassis while the 15-b000 series uses a 15.6-inch chassis, but both rely on a removable 4-cell lithium-ion pack from the VK04 family rated around 14.4V to 14.8V and roughly 37Wh. The Touchsmart Sleekbook adds a touchscreen yet typically uses the same VK04 battery. Differences mostly show up in which part number, such as VK04041 versus VK04048, was originally fitted.

Check the label printed directly on your existing battery, where you will see a code such as VK04, VK04037, or an HP spare number like 694864-241. You can also find the laptop model code (for example 14-b000 or 15-b000) on the sticker on the bottom of the chassis. Related identifiers like HSTNN-DB4D or H4Q45AA may also appear. Matching either the printed battery part number or the four-digit model code after the hyphen is the most reliable way to order correctly.

Yes. The HP Sleekbook battery is generally removable and externally accessible, so replacement does not require specialized tools. Power down the laptop, release the pack, and seat the new 4-cell VK04 family battery in the same compartment. Since these models run around 14.4V to 14.8V with roughly 37Wh of capacity, confirm your replacement matches that rating and your model code (such as 14-b000 or 15-b000) before installing. The connector and orientation match the original pack on compatible models.

Watch for runtime that drops well below the original capacity (these packs hold roughly 37Wh to 38Wh, about 2600mAh, when healthy), a charge that drains quickly when unplugged, or a pack that no longer holds a charge at all. You might also see the laptop shut down unexpectedly or report the battery as not charging. If your VK04 family pack shows these behaviors, confirm your model code and the printed part number, then order a matching 4-cell lithium-ion replacement.