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HP JC03 Laptop Battery | Lithium-Ion Pack | Fits 250 G6 255 G6 15-bs 15-bw 17-bs | JC03 and JC04 Compatible | Replacement Battery
Gets 2017-era home and office notebooks working away from the wall socket again.
Condition: New
Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
Mascom International stocks the HP JC03 Laptop Battery at KSh 3,000, a brand new replacement battery for HP laptops built around the shared JC03 and JC04 battery bay. It fits the HP 250 G6, 255 G6, 240 G6, 245 G6, 14-bs, 15-bs, 15-bw and 17-bs, and it also suits units that first shipped with the larger JC04 pack. The HP JC03 Laptop Battery is a compatible lithium-ion pack with the same connector and mounting points as the part it replaces. Pick it up at Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, in Nairobi CBD, or order it to your door.
Designed for teachers, NGO field staff, accountants and university students, the HP JC03 Laptop Battery answers a problem that 250 G6 owners know well. Offices and schools bought these laptops around 2017 and 2018, and many of their batteries now drop from full to empty in minutes. That ties the machine to a desk socket, which is no help when KPLC cuts power in Kisumu or Nakuru. Fitting a new HP JC03 Laptop Battery lets the laptop run unplugged again through lessons, reports, M-Pesa statements and online meetings.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops guess the battery from the laptop's look, Mascom International matches the part code first. WhatsApp us the code from your old pack, or the model number printed under the laptop, and we confirm the fit before dispatch. You are also welcome to bring the machine to our counter so the team can check the HP JC03 Laptop Battery against it. Buyers throughout Kenya report that a fresh battery gave them more working life from a laptop they already trusted. Delivery is pay-on-arrival in every county, so you inspect the pack before paying.
Common Questions About the HP JC03 Laptop Battery
What is the HP JC03 Laptop Battery price in Kenya?
The HP JC03 Laptop Battery sells for KSh 3,000 at Mascom International, Nairobi CBD, as a brand new compatible replacement. The price includes the battery and a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects, with pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya. There is no charger in the pack, because the laptop's own HP adapter powers it. For the newer 250 G7 and 15-da laptops, the HP HT03XL Laptop Battery costs KSh 3,250, which is KSh 250 more.
Will the HP JC03 Laptop Battery fit a laptop that came with a JC04 battery?
Yes, the HP JC03 Laptop Battery fits laptops that originally shipped with a JC04 pack, because HP built both for the same bay and connector in this family. The JC04 is the higher-capacity version HP fitted to some units. A laptop moving from a JC04 to this JC03 pack works normally, but it may run a little less time per charge than it did when its JC04 was new. Send us your old battery code on WhatsApp if you are unsure.
Which part codes match the HP JC03 Laptop Battery?
The HP JC03 Laptop Battery matches packs labelled JC03, JC04, 919700-850, 919701-850, HSTNN-LB7V, HSTNN-LB7W, HSTNN-DB8A, HSTNN-DB8B or TPN-Q186. The code sits on a label on the old battery once the bottom cover is off, and sometimes on the service sticker under the laptop. If any of these appear, the pack is a match. A different code, such as HT03XL or HS04, means your laptop needs another battery, which Mascom International can confirm on WhatsApp.
Can the HP JC03 Laptop Battery keep a 250 G6 running through power cuts in Kenya?
A healthy HP JC03 Laptop Battery keeps a 250 G6 or 15-bs laptop running unplugged for light office work when the power goes. Runtime falls with a bright screen, video streaming or a laptop tethered to a Safaricom or Telkom hotspot all day. To stretch each charge, lower brightness, close unused browser tabs and switch Windows to battery saver when the lights go out. Charge it fully whenever power returns, since nobody knows when the next KPLC outage will come.
How does the HP JC03 Laptop Battery differ from the HP HS04 Laptop Battery?
The HP JC03 Laptop Battery fits inside the 250 G6 and 15-bs generation, while the HP HS04 Laptop Battery serves the older 250 G4, 250 G5, 15-ac and 15-af laptops. The HS04 is a removable pack that slides out from the back, whereas the JC03 sits under the bottom cover and needs screws removed. The HS04 costs KSh 2,800, KSh 200 less. Neither fits the other's laptop, so choose by the code on your existing battery rather than the price.
Who is the HP JC03 Laptop Battery right for, and who should look elsewhere?
The HP JC03 Laptop Battery is right for anyone whose 250 G6, 255 G6, 15-bs or 15-bw laptop still works well but dies soon after unplugging. Schools, small offices and students get a usable portable machine back for KSh 3,000. Look elsewhere if your laptop is a 250 G7 or 15-da, which takes the HP HT03XL Laptop Battery instead. Skip it as well if the laptop will not power on even when plugged in, because that points to an adapter or motherboard fault.
How do I fit the HP JC03 Laptop Battery myself?
To fit the HP JC03 Laptop Battery, shut the laptop down, unplug the charger and remove the screws holding the bottom cover, including any hidden under rubber feet. Ease the cover loose with a plastic card, starting at a corner. Unplug the old battery's connector from the motherboard, remove its screws and lift it out. Set the new pack in the same position, secure it and reconnect it before closing the base. If you prefer not to open it, bring the laptop to Mascom International for a fit check.
Does the HP JC03 Laptop Battery need calibrating after fitting?
The HP JC03 Laptop Battery needs no special calibration, but one full charge and discharge on the first day helps Windows read its percentage accurately. Charge it to 100% with the laptop on, use it unplugged until the low-battery warning appears, then charge again without interruption. After that, normal daily charging is fine. If Windows shows plugged in but not charging after the first hour, check the adapter and its pin, then message Mascom International on WhatsApp for help.
Technical Specifications
Cell and Capacity
- Lithium-ion cells — the standard chemistry in modern laptops, holding charge between uses and accepting top-ups without any memory effect.
- JC03 standard-capacity format — the pack HP fitted to most units of this family, sized for the shared JC03 and JC04 bay.
- Brand new cells — the pack starts at its full rated capacity instead of the short runtime of a battery worn by years of charging.
- Unplugged time depends on use — word processing, email and browsing last much longer than video streaming or long video calls.
- Battery saver mode in Windows stretches each charge further by dimming the screen and limiting background apps.
Compatibility and Model Matching
- Fits HP 250 G6, 255 G6, 240 G6 and 245 G6 — the business-line laptops many offices and schools bought for staff and computer labs.
- Fits HP 14-bs, 15-bs, 15-bw and 17-bs notebooks — the consumer models that share this battery bay and connector.
- Works in laptops that shipped with a JC04 pack — same bay and connector, though the JC04 held more charge when new.
- Cross-references 919700-850, 919701-850, HSTNN-LB7V, HSTNN-LB7W, HSTNN-DB8A and TPN-Q186 — any of these on your old battery means a match.
- Not for HT03XL or HS04 laptops — those generations use different shapes and connectors, so check the code before ordering.
Build and Safety
- Internal pack — mounts under the bottom cover with screws, shielded from knocks while the laptop travels in a bag.
- Connector cable matches the JC03 socket position — no adapters, splicing or modified wiring needed to fit it.
- Built-in protection circuit — cuts power on overcharge, deep discharge or a short, the standard safety layer in laptop packs.
- Mounting holes line up with the factory bay — the pack lies flat and the bottom cover closes without strain.
- Wrapped casing — the cells sit inside a sealed housing that keeps them clear of the laptop's other components.
Charging and Care
- Charges from the laptop's existing HP adapter — use the wattage the laptop was sold with for normal charging speed.
- Windows shows the battery icon and percentage as usual once the pack is connected and charged.
- One full cycle on day one — helps the laptop's battery gauge report an accurate percentage from then on.
- Avoid long hours on the charger in a hot room — heat, more than charging itself, wears lithium cells down.
- Leave it at about half charge if the laptop goes into storage for a month or longer.
Inclusions
- One brand new JC03 replacement battery — the pack ships on its own with no extras.
- No charger — compatible laptop adapters are sold separately at Mascom International if yours is lost or faulty.
- No screwdriver — a small Phillips screwdriver and a plastic opening card are all most owners need.
- 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects — hold on to your receipt for claims at the Nairobi CBD service desk.
- Free code check before purchase — WhatsApp the old battery label or the laptop's model sticker for confirmation.
Package Contents
Inside the box you get the HP JC03 Laptop Battery on its own. No charger is packed, since the HP adapter you already use with the laptop charges the new battery once it is fitted. Should your adapter be missing or faulty, compatible laptop adapters are sold separately at Mascom International. Tools are not included. To avoid ordering the wrong part, WhatsApp us the code from your old battery or the model sticker under the laptop, and we will confirm the match first.
Warranty
The HP JC03 Laptop Battery carries a 6-month warranty from Mascom International against manufacturing defects. It covers faults that appear under normal use, such as a pack that refuses to charge or loses power abnormally. Warranty claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street.
Buying the HP JC03 Laptop Battery from Mascom International
You can buy the HP JC03 Laptop Battery at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Walk in with your laptop and our team will check the fit at the counter before you commit. The battery comes in the usual black finish. School bursars and office administrators replacing several 250 G6 batteries can send a list of codes, and we will confirm each one.
Contact us through whichever channel suits you:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Every order travels pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Buyers in Nairobi and its environs receive it the same day, while Machakos, Nyeri, Kakamega and Kitale get it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your pack is backed by the 6-month warranty above. We give straight answers on specifications, keep prices accurate, and stand behind every part we sell after the sale.
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