The HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery is a brand new 10.8V 2200mAh replacement battery for the HP Mini 110-1000 series and the Compaq Mini 110c, available at Mascom International for KSh 3,200. It is a compatible part rather than an HP-branded original, built in the standard three-cell size these 10.1-inch netbooks shipped with. Simple arithmetic on its rating gives about 24 watt-hours of stored energy. The HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery is on the shelf at our shop in Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, and we deliver it across Kenya.
Designed for university students, small shop owners and parents who keep an older Mini 110 for light work, this pack fixes a familiar problem. The netbook still boots and types well, yet it switches off the moment the charger cable moves. That makes it useless in a lecture hall at Kenyatta University or JKUAT, where sockets are few and often taken. A fresh HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery gives back time away from the wall for notes, emails, M-Pesa statements and KRA iTax returns. It also keeps the machine alive through the short KPLC outages that interrupt evening study.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that guess from a photo, Mascom International asks for the code on your old pack before you buy. The Mini 110 came in several generations, and later ones take a different battery, so that check matters. Before ordering the HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery, send the code or the model sticker on WhatsApp, or bring the netbook so the team can check the fit at the counter. Buyers throughout Kenya report that this step spares them a second trip. The HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery ships pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties with a 6-month warranty.
Common Questions About the HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery
What is the HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery price in Kenya?
The HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery costs KSh 3,200 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, sold brand new as a compatible 10.8V 2200mAh replacement. The price covers the battery and a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects. No charger is included, and fitting is not part of the price, though this pack simply clips into the base. Delivery is pay-on-arrival across Kenya. The HP Mini 210 Laptop Battery in the same stock costs KSh 2,800, KSh 400 less, but it is a different part.
Which Mini 110 models does the HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery fit?
The HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery fits the HP Mini 110-1000 series and the Compaq Mini 110c, the 10.1-inch netbooks from the first Mini 110 generation. Matching HP part numbers include 530973-741, 537626-001, HSTNN-CB0C and HSTNN-LB0C, and some packs carry the code BX03. It does not fit the later Mini 110-3000 or Mini 110-4000, which use different batteries. Check the label on your old pack, or the model number under the netbook, and send it to Mascom International on WhatsApp before ordering.
How does the HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery compare with the HP Mini 210 Laptop Battery?
The HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery costs KSh 3,200 and the HP Mini 210 Laptop Battery costs KSh 2,800 at Mascom International, and the two are not interchangeable. The Mini 110 pack matches the Mini 110-1000 series and Compaq Mini 110c, while the Mini 210 pack is shaped for HP's Mini 210 netbooks. The shape and connector differ, so a wrong pack will not click into place. Choose by the code on your old battery, not by price. If your netbook says Mini 210 underneath, the cheaper part is the right one.
How many hours will the HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery run my netbook?
Run time on the HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery depends on screen brightness, Wi-Fi use and how worn the netbook is elsewhere, so no fixed hour figure is honest. The pack stores about 24 watt-hours, the standard three-cell size for this netbook. That suits typing notes, reading documents and light browsing between sockets. Video streaming and heavy browser tabs drain it faster on the Intel Atom processor. Lower the brightness and switch off Wi-Fi when you only need to type, and the charge stretches further.
Will the HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery help during KPLC power cuts?
Yes, a healthy HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery keeps the netbook running when KPLC power drops, so an open document or an eCitizen form is not lost mid-way. A dead pack means the screen goes black the second the mains fail. Charge it fully during the day if your estate has evening outages. In dusty areas such as Machakos or Kitui, wipe the battery contacts now and then. Avoid charging the netbook on a bed or sofa, where blocked vents trap heat around the cells.
Who should buy the HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery and who should skip it?
Buy the HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery if your Mini 110-1000 or Compaq Mini 110c still runs well and you want it portable again for notes, emails and simple office files. It suits students, small traders and children learning to type. Skip it if your netbook is a Mini 110-3000 or later, since those need another pack. Skip it too if the keyboard, screen or hard drive is failing, or you need modern software and video calls. A refurbished laptop with a newer processor will serve you better then.
Can I replace the HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery myself?
Yes, the HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery is an external pack that slides into the back of the netbook, so no screwdriver is needed. Shut the netbook down and unplug the charger first. Slide the release latch on the underside, lift the old pack out, then push the new one in until both latches click. Charge it fully before first use. If you are unsure of the fit, bring the netbook to Mascom International on Kimathi Street and the team can check it at the counter before you pay.
Is it worth buying a battery for an older HP Mini 110 in Kenya?
For KSh 3,200, the HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery is worth it when the netbook itself is sound and the tasks are light. A working Mini 110 with a fresh pack handles Word documents, PDF notes, email and M-Pesa statement downloads, which covers much of what a student or small business owner in Nakuru or Kisumu needs daily. It is not worth it if you also need a new hard drive, keyboard and charger. Add those costs up first, and ask Mascom International about the price of a newer refurbished machine.
Technical Specifications
Cell and Capacity
- Rated at 10.8V — matches the voltage the Mini 110 power board expects, so it charges from your usual HP netbook adapter.
- 2200mAh capacity — the standard three-cell size, storing about 24 watt-hours for light typing and browsing away from a socket.
- Lithium-ion cells — the common rechargeable chemistry used in netbook packs, with no memory effect from partial charging.
- Brand new cells, never used — the pack starts its working life with you rather than in someone else's netbook.
- Charges inside the netbook — no separate charger or dock needed; plug in the adapter as usual and the pack fills.
Compatibility and Model Matching
- Fits the HP Mini 110-1000 series — the first-generation 10.1-inch Mini 110 netbook with an Intel Atom processor.
- Fits the Compaq Mini 110c — HP's Compaq-branded twin of the same netbook, which takes the same pack.
- Matches HP part numbers 530973-741, 537626-001, HSTNN-CB0C and HSTNN-LB0C — compare these with the label on your old battery.
- Does not fit the Mini 110-3000 or Mini 110-4000 — those later netbooks use a different battery shape and connector.
- Unsure which model you own — send the sticker from the underside on WhatsApp and Mascom International will confirm the match.
Build and Safety
- External clip-in pack — slides into the rear of the netbook and locks with the release latches, with no tools needed.
- Shaped to the Mini 110-1000 body — sits flush with the base and keeps the netbook's original size and balance.
- Contacts aligned to the netbook connector — a firm click on both latches means the pack is seated correctly.
- Black plastic casing — matches the underside of the netbook and protects the cells inside from knocks in a bag.
- Store at half charge in a cool place — keeps cells healthier if the netbook will sit unused for weeks.
Inclusions
- One brand new HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery pack — nothing else comes in the package.
- No charger included — HP laptop and netbook adapters are sold separately at Mascom International.
- No tools needed for fitting — the pack clips into the base by hand in under a minute.
- 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects — claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
- Fit check before payment — send the old battery code on WhatsApp or bring the netbook to the counter.
Package Contents
The HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery arrives as one brand new 10.8V 2200mAh replacement pack, with nothing else in the package. There is no charger included; if your netbook adapter is lost or its cable is frayed, compatible adapters are sold separately at Mascom International. The pack needs no tools, since it clips into the base by hand. Bring the netbook along if you would like the team to check the fit at the counter first.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects in the replacement battery. If the pack stops holding charge or develops a fault under normal use within that time, bring it with your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk for assessment.
Buying the HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery from Mascom International
You will find the HP Mini 110 Laptop Battery at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Walk in with your Mini 110 and we can slot the pack in at the counter to confirm it clicks home before you pay. The casing comes in black, matching the netbook's underside.
Ask about stock or send your battery code through any of these:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties, so you check the pack before handing over cash or paying with Lipa na M-Pesa. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while students and traders in Kisumu, Eldoret, Nyeri and Machakos receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your purchase carries the 6-month warranty described above. Our team gives straight answers on fit, prices every part accurately and handles after-sales questions in person, so a small netbook repair stays simple from order to delivery.
