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HP RA04 Laptop Battery | 14.8V 2200mAh | Fits ProBook 430 G1 430 G2 | Replacement Battery
Restore cordless working hours to a compact 13-inch business machine, checked at our Nairobi CBD counter before you pay.
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HP RA04 Laptop Battery is available at Mascom International for KSh 2,450, a brand new replacement pack for the HP ProBook 430 G1 and ProBook 430 G2. It is rated 14.8V and 2200mAh, the same rating most RA04 replacement packs carry, and it lines up with HP part numbers such as 707618-121, 768549-001 and HSTNN-IB4L. This is a compatible replacement, not an HP-branded battery. You can collect the HP RA04 Laptop Battery from our shop at Old Mutual Building, First Floor, Kimathi Street in Nairobi CBD, or have it delivered to your door anywhere in Kenya.
Designed for university students, lawyers, NGO field staff and small business owners, the HP RA04 Laptop Battery suits a ProBook 430 that has turned into a desktop by accident. The 13.3-inch ProBook 430 G1 and 430 G2 were bought for being light enough to carry, yet a worn pack defeats that purpose. A student at Strathmore or USIU who cannot find a free socket in the library loses hours of study. With a new HP RA04 Laptop Battery, the same laptop handles a lecture, a client visit in Kilimani or a short KPLC blackout without shutting down mid-sentence.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell batteries by photo alone, Mascom International checks the match before the sale. Bring the laptop to the counter and the team will confirm the fit, or send the code on your old battery or the model sticker under the laptop on WhatsApp. Buyers throughout Kenya report that a new battery turned a tired ProBook 430 into a dependable work machine again. The HP RA04 Laptop Battery costs a small share of what a replacement laptop would, and pay-on-arrival delivery means you see it before you pay.
Common Questions About the HP RA04 Laptop Battery
What is the HP RA04 Laptop Battery price in Kenya?
The HP RA04 Laptop Battery sells for KSh 2,450 at Mascom International on Kimathi Street, Nairobi, as a brand new compatible replacement. The price includes the battery and a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects. No charger is included, and fitting is not part of the price, although the team will check the fit if you bring your laptop. You can pay cash or Lipa na M-Pesa when the delivery arrives. The HP RI04 and HP VI04 batteries carry the same KSh 2,450 price.
Does the HP RA04 Laptop Battery fit both the ProBook 430 G1 and 430 G2?
Yes, the HP RA04 Laptop Battery fits both the HP ProBook 430 G1 and the ProBook 430 G2. HP kept the same battery design across these two generations, so one part number serves both. Look for codes such as RA04, 707618-121, 768549-001, 745662-001, H6L28AA or HSTNN-IB4L on your current battery. If your old pack shows any of them, this battery is the match. Later ProBook 430 models moved to different batteries, so confirm the generation on the model sticker first.
Should a ProBook 440 G2 owner buy the HP RA04 Laptop Battery or the VI04?
A ProBook 440 G2 owner should buy the HP VI04 Laptop Battery, because the HP RA04 Laptop Battery fits only the smaller ProBook 430 G1 and 430 G2. The confusion is common, since the 430 G2, 440 G2 and 450 G2 launched as one family. The VI04 is rated 2600mAh and also fits some Pavilion and Envy laptops, while the RA04 is rated 2200mAh. Both sell for KSh 2,450 at Mascom International. Match the battery to your exact model number, not the generation.
Will the HP RA04 Laptop Battery get me through lectures and power cuts in Kenya?
The HP RA04 Laptop Battery keeps a ProBook 430 running through a short KPLC outage or a lecture far from a socket. How long it lasts depends on screen brightness and the apps you run, so light note-taking goes much further than video streaming. On campuses such as the University of Nairobi, where sockets fill up fast, that freedom matters. Keep the laptop's own HP adapter in your bag for longer days. Charge the battery fully before a long session away from power.
Who should buy the HP RA04 Laptop Battery, and who should skip it?
The HP RA04 Laptop Battery is for owners of a ProBook 430 G1 or 430 G2 whose laptop works fine apart from a battery that no longer holds charge. Schools and offices running several of these laptops also save by replacing packs rather than machines. Skip it if you own a ProBook 450 G3, which needs the HP RI04 Laptop Battery, or a 440 G2, which needs the VI04. Skip it too if the laptop has other failing parts, as a replacement laptop is then the better buy.
How do I care for the HP RA04 Laptop Battery so it lasts longer?
Keeping the HP RA04 Laptop Battery cool is the single best way to make it last. Heat ages lithium-ion cells quickly, so never leave the laptop in a parked car or on a sunny windowsill in Nakuru or Mombasa. Use the laptop on a hard, flat surface so the vents can breathe. Avoid running the battery flat to zero every day, and top it up whenever a socket is free. If you store the laptop for weeks, leave the pack about half charged.
Why does my ProBook 430 G2 say plugged in, not charging?
A ProBook 430 G2 shows plugged in, not charging most often because the old battery has worn out or the adapter is faulty. Test with another working HP adapter of the right rating first. If the message stays, the battery is the likely cause, and the HP RA04 Laptop Battery replaces it. A pack that swells, rattles or makes the base rock on a table should be removed from use straight away. Bring the laptop and adapter to Mascom International and the team will help identify the fault.
Is the HP RA04 Laptop Battery a good buy for an older ProBook 430 G1?
The HP RA04 Laptop Battery is a sensible buy for an older ProBook 430 G1 that still runs Windows, Office and a browser comfortably. At KSh 2,450, it costs far less than any replacement laptop and keeps a familiar machine working. Many of these ProBooks were bought by Kenyan companies and later passed to staff or students, so plenty remain in daily use. If the laptop also needs a new screen or storage drive, weigh the total repair cost against an upgrade.
Technical Specifications
Cell and Capacity
- 14.8V nominal voltage — the rating the ProBook 430 G1 and 430 G2 expect, so the laptop charges the pack as normal.
- 2200mAh capacity — the charge the battery stores, enough for a lecture, a client meeting or a short blackout.
- About 32.6Wh of energy — that is 14.8 volts multiplied by 2.2 amp-hours, the standard measure of total stored power.
- Lithium-ion cells — the same chemistry used in phones and laptops, safe to top up at any charge level.
- Brand new stock — the cells have never been cycled, so you start with full fresh capacity instead of inherited wear.
- Charged by your existing HP adapter — the laptop handles charging itself, so no dock or external charger is needed.
- Charge level shown in Windows — the taskbar battery icon displays the remaining percentage, so you can plan before a socket runs out.
Compatibility and Model Matching
- Fits the HP ProBook 430 G1 — the 13.3-inch Intel business laptop that many Kenyan firms issued to mobile staff.
- Fits the HP ProBook 430 G2 — the next generation of the same 13.3-inch laptop, using the same battery design.
- Replaces HP part numbers 707618-121, 768549-001, 745662-001 and 708459-001 — check these against your old pack's label.
- Also matches codes H6L28AA, HSTNN-IB4L and HSTNN-IB5X — HP printed different codes on batches of the same battery.
- Does not fit the ProBook 440 G2 or 450 G2 — those models use the VI04 battery instead.
- Fit check on request — bring the laptop to Kimathi Street or send the model sticker on WhatsApp before buying.
- Sticker location — the model name and generation are printed on the label under the laptop, ending in G1 or G2.
Build and Safety
- Compatible design — built to the RA04 shape and connector, and sold as a replacement, not an HP-branded battery.
- Protection circuitry — lithium-ion packs of this type include a circuit that stops overcharging, deep discharge and short circuits.
- Black finish — blends with the dark base of the ProBook 430 series for a tidy, factory look.
- Keep it cool — heat is the main cause of early battery wear, so avoid hot cars and sunny desks.
- Swelling means stop — a battery that bulges or lifts the base must be taken out of use immediately.
- Fresh start charge — charge the new pack to full before your first long session so Windows reads its range correctly.
- Long storage — a laptop left unused for weeks should keep its battery near half charge, never full or completely flat.
Inclusions
- One HP RA04 Laptop Battery — a single pack ready to fit a ProBook 430 G1 or 430 G2.
- No charger — your current HP adapter charges it; replacement adapters are sold separately at Mascom International.
- Fitting is not included — the team will gladly check the fit at the counter when you bring the laptop.
- 6-month warranty — covers manufacturing defects, with claims handled at the Nairobi CBD service desk.
- Pay-on-arrival delivery — inspect the battery at your door before handing over cash or M-Pesa.
- Walk-in pickup — collect from Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street and leave with the fit already confirmed.
Package Contents
The package holds one HP RA04 Laptop Battery and nothing else, wrapped to protect its contacts in transit. A charger is not part of the order, since your ProBook 430 already has its own HP adapter to power and charge the pack. Lost or faulty adapters can be bought separately at Mascom International. There are no tools in the box. To have the fit checked before you leave, bring the laptop to our shop on Kimathi Street.
Warranty
Mascom International covers the HP RA04 Laptop Battery with a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects under normal use. A pack that will not charge or hold power because of a fault in its cells or circuitry qualifies for a claim. Bring the battery and your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Buying the HP RA04 Laptop Battery from Mascom International
You will find the HP RA04 Laptop Battery at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The shop opens Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and you are welcome to bring your ProBook 430 G1 or 430 G2 for a fit check at the counter. The battery comes in black.
Reach the team on any of these channels:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival across all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, and buyers in Kisumu, Eldoret, Nyeri, Machakos and other major towns receive the battery within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your purchase is backed by the 6-month warranty above. We stand by honest specifications, accurate pricing and real after-sales help from a store you can walk into.
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