HP RI04 Laptop Battery is in stock at Mascom International for KSh 2,450, a brand new replacement pack rated 14.8V and 2200mAh for the HP ProBook 450 G3, 455 G3 and 470 G3. The official code uses a capital letter I, written RI04, though many buyers type R104 when they search; both mean this same battery. It is a compatible replacement rather than an HP-branded part, and it matches HP references such as 805294-001 and RI04XL. Pick up the HP RI04 Laptop Battery on the first floor of Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for delivery.
Built for office staff, accountants, university students and field sales teams across Kenya, the HP RI04 Laptop Battery suits a ProBook that now dies minutes after leaving the charger. That ProBook 450 G3 may still handle Excel, Zoom and the KRA iTax portal well, yet a worn pack chains it to the wall. KPLC power cuts make the problem worse, because the laptop switches off the second the lights go out. A fresh HP RI04 Laptop Battery lets the machine ride out a blackout, last through a meeting room with no sockets, and move between Upper Hill offices without a hunt for a plug.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops hand over a battery with no fit check, Mascom International invites you to bring the laptop so our team can confirm the match at the counter. You can also send the code printed on your old battery, or a photo of the laptop's model sticker, on WhatsApp before you travel. Customers across Nairobi tell us a new HP RI04 Laptop Battery gave their ProBook another year or two of daily work for a small fraction of a new laptop's cost. Visit the store, or order with pay-on-arrival delivery to any county in Kenya.
Common Questions About the HP RI04 Laptop Battery
How much is the HP RI04 Laptop Battery in Kenya?
The HP RI04 Laptop Battery costs KSh 2,450 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, sold brand new as a compatible replacement. That price covers the battery and a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects. It does not include a charger, and fitting is not part of the price, though our team will gladly check the fit if you bring the laptop in. Delivery is pay-on-arrival, so you pay in cash or by M-Pesa only once the battery reaches you. The HP RA04 and HP VI04 batteries sell at the same KSh 2,450.
Which laptops does the HP RI04 Laptop Battery fit?
The HP RI04 Laptop Battery fits the HP ProBook 450 G3, ProBook 455 G3 and ProBook 470 G3. These three models share one battery outline and connector, so a single pack serves all of them. HP also lists this battery under part numbers 805294-001, RI04XL, P3G15AA and L6F28AV, so any of those codes on your old pack points here. Other ProBook generations use different batteries even when the model number looks close. Send your laptop's model sticker to Mascom International on WhatsApp, and we will confirm the match before you pay.
Is the HP RI04 Laptop Battery the same as the VI04 used in the ProBook 450 G2?
No, the HP RI04 Laptop Battery fits the ProBook 450 G3, while the HP VI04 Laptop Battery fits the older ProBook 450 G2 and several Pavilion and Envy models. The two packs differ in shape and connector, so neither fits the other's laptop. Both cost KSh 2,450 at Mascom International. The VI04 is rated 2600mAh against 2200mAh here, but capacity only matters once the fit is right. If the sticker under your laptop ends in G3, choose the RI04; if it ends in G2, choose the VI04.
How long will the HP RI04 Laptop Battery run a ProBook on one charge?
Runtime on the HP RI04 Laptop Battery depends on screen brightness, the processor and the work you do, so no single figure fits every ProBook. The pack stores about 32.6 watt-hours, worked out as 14.8 volts times 2.2 amp-hours. Email, Word documents and web browsing drain it far more slowly than video calls or heavy spreadsheets. Dimming the screen and closing browser tabs you are not using stretches each charge. Either way, it is a large step up from a worn pack that lasts only a few minutes.
How does the HP RI04 Laptop Battery cope with KPLC power cuts and Kenyan heat?
The HP RI04 Laptop Battery keeps a ProBook 450 G3 running through a KPLC power cut, so open work survives the blackout. Without a working battery, the laptop dies the instant power drops, which can corrupt unsaved files. Heat is the bigger enemy of any lithium-ion battery in Kenya. Avoid leaving the laptop in a parked car under the Mombasa or Garissa sun, and keep the vents free of dust. Lift it off beds and cushions so air can flow, and the pack will age more slowly.
Who should buy the HP RI04 Laptop Battery, and who should skip it?
Buy the HP RI04 Laptop Battery if you own a ProBook 450 G3, 455 G3 or 470 G3 that still works well but no longer holds a charge. It also suits offices, schools and SACCO front desks keeping several of these laptops in service. Skip it if your laptop is a ProBook 430 G2, which takes the HP RA04 Laptop Battery, or a 450 G2, which takes the VI04. Skip it too if the laptop itself is failing, with a dead screen or motherboard; a replacement laptop is then the wiser spend.
How do I know my ProBook needs a new HP RI04 Laptop Battery?
Your ProBook needs a new HP RI04 Laptop Battery when it shuts down soon after you unplug it, even with the charge showing high. Other signs include a percentage that drops in sudden jumps, a Windows warning suggesting you replace the battery, or a pack that has swollen and lifted the base. A swollen battery is a safety risk, so stop using it and bring the laptop in. HP Support Assistant also includes a battery check you can run. Share the result with Mascom International on WhatsApp if you are unsure.
Is the HP RI04 Laptop Battery worth buying instead of a new laptop?
For a ProBook 450 G3 that still runs your work well, the HP RI04 Laptop Battery at KSh 2,450 costs far less than any replacement laptop. These ProBooks were built for business use, and many still handle Office, browsing and accounting software without trouble. Students at JKUAT and Kenyatta University often keep such laptops for years, and a new battery is usually the only repair they need. If the keyboard, screen and storage are healthy, replacing the battery is the sensible, low-cost choice.
Technical Specifications
Cell and Capacity
- 14.8V nominal voltage — matches what the ProBook 450 G3 charging circuit expects, so the laptop charges and reads the pack normally.
- 2200mAh capacity — the amount of charge the battery holds, enough to keep working through a meeting or a power cut.
- About 32.6Wh of stored energy — worked out as 14.8 volts times 2.2 amp-hours; watt-hours measure the total usable energy.
- Lithium-ion chemistry — the same battery type found in phones and laptops, with no memory effect from partial top-ups.
- Brand new cells — no earlier charge cycles, so capacity starts fresh instead of carrying wear from a previous owner.
- Charges through the laptop's own adapter — no separate charger or dock is needed; plug the ProBook in as you always have.
- Battery icon reporting — Windows shows the charge percentage in the taskbar, so you always know how much work time remains.
Compatibility and Model Matching
- Fits the HP ProBook 450 G3 — the 15.6-inch business laptop that many Kenyan offices and schools bought in bulk.
- Fits the HP ProBook 455 G3 — the AMD-powered sibling of the 450 G3, sharing the same battery outline and connector.
- Fits the HP ProBook 470 G3 — the 17.3-inch model in the same family, which takes the same RI04 pack.
- Matches HP part references 805294-001, RI04XL, P3G15AA and L6F28AV — compare these with the label on your old battery.
- Does not fit the ProBook 450 G2 or 430 G2 — those laptops take the VI04 and RA04 batteries instead.
- Counter fit check — bring the laptop to Kimathi Street and the team will test the fit before you pay.
- WhatsApp check — send a photo of the model sticker under the laptop, and we confirm the right battery before dispatch.
Build and Safety
- Compatible replacement design — made to the RI04 outline and connector layout, and not sold as an HP-branded part.
- Lithium-ion protection circuit — guards the cells against overcharging, deep discharge and short circuits during normal use.
- Black casing — matches the dark finish of the ProBook G3 underside, so the laptop looks as it did before.
- Heat care — keep the laptop out of parked cars and direct sun; heat shortens lithium-ion life more than anything else.
- Swelling warning — a bulging battery is a fire risk, so stop using it and seek advice from the store.
- First full charge — charge the new pack to 100 percent before long unplugged sessions so the laptop reads its capacity correctly.
- Storage tip — if the laptop will sit unused for weeks, leave the pack around half charged rather than full or empty.
Inclusions
- One HP RI04 Laptop Battery — the battery itself, ready to fit into a compatible ProBook G3 laptop.
- No charger in the box — your laptop's existing adapter charges the pack; HP adapters are sold separately at Mascom International.
- Fitting is not included in the price — bring the laptop and our team will check the fit at the counter.
- 6-month warranty — covers manufacturing defects, with claims handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
- Pay-on-arrival delivery — available to all 47 counties, so you check the battery before you pay.
- Counter collection — pick the battery up at Old Mutual Building and have the fit confirmed on the spot.
Package Contents
Your order contains one HP RI04 Laptop Battery, packed to protect the connector during transport. No charger comes with it, because the ProBook's existing HP adapter powers and charges the new pack. If your adapter is damaged or lost, compatible HP laptop adapters are sold separately at Mascom International. No tools or screws are included. Bring the laptop to our Kimathi Street shop if you would like the team to check the fit before you leave.
Warranty
The HP RI04 Laptop Battery carries a 6-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects in the replacement battery under normal use. If the pack fails to charge or hold power because of a fault in its cells or circuit, bring it back. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk, so keep your receipt.
Where to Buy the HP RI04 Laptop Battery in Kenya
The HP RI04 Laptop Battery is available at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your ProBook 450 G3, 455 G3 or 470 G3 so the team can confirm the fit in person. The battery comes in black.
Message or call us to confirm stock or check your laptop model:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver on a pay-on-arrival basis to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while buyers in Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Thika and other major towns receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit is backed by the 6-month warranty above. You get honest specifications, accurate pricing and after-sales support from a walk-in store that has served Nairobi buyers for years.
