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Document ID: c05369450

Version: 8

HP Business Notebooks, Tablets, and Mobile Workstations - Batteries May Not Charge After Extended Storage Period

Notice: The information in this document, including products and software versions, is current as of the release date.The document is subject to change without notice.

Release date : 12-Jan-2017

Last updated : 12-Jan-2017

DESCRIPTION
After storing computers for several months, the batteries may not work and cannot be recovered.
Batteries slowly drain, even when the computers are powered off. If left long enough, the batteries can reach a critical charge level beyond which they will no longer function and cannot be recharged (this is by design, for safety reasons).
NOTE: New computers arrive with the batteries in shipping mode to minimizes battery drain and allow the battery to remain viable for longer than if the computer is simply powered off. However, once the computer has been powered on it automatically exits shipping mode. Refer to the RESOLUTION for instructions for placing it back in shipping mode to allow for longer shelf life for the batteries (up to 3 months).

SCOPE
Information in this document applies to the following computers (and all later models):
HP Chromebooks:
  • HP Chromebook
  • HP Chromebook 11 G1
  • HP Chromebook 11 G2
  • HP Chromebook 11 G3
  • HP Chromebook 11 G4
  • HP Chromebook 11 G4 EE
  • HP Chromebook 11 G5
  • HP Chromebook 11 G8
  • HP Chromebook 11a G8
  • HP Chromebook 13 G1
  • HP Chromebook 14
  • HP Chromebook 14 G1
  • HP Chromebook 14 G3
  • HP Chromebook 14 G4
  • HP Chromebook 14 G5
  • HP Chromebook Enterprise x360 14E G1
  • HP Chromebook x360
  • HP Chromebook x360 11 G1 EE
  • HP Chromebook x360 11 G2 EE
  • HP Chromebook x360 11 G3 EE
  • HP Chromebook x360 12b
  • HP Chromebook x360 14 G1
  • HP Chromebook x360 14c
HP Business Notebooks, Tablets, and Mobile Workstations:
  • HP Elite x2 1012 G1 Tablet Tablet
  • HP EliteBook 1030 G1 Notebook PC
  • HP EliteBook 725 G3 Notebook PC
  • HP EliteBook 725 G4 Notebook PC
  • HP EliteBook 745 G3 Notebook PC
  • HP EliteBook 745 G4 Notebook PC
  • HP EliteBook 755 G3 Notebook PC
  • HP EliteBook 755 G4 Notebook PC
  • HP EliteBook 820 G3 Notebook PC
  • HP EliteBook 820 G4 Notebook PC
  • HP EliteBook 828 G3 Notebook PC
  • HP EliteBook 828 G4 Notebook PC
  • HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook PC
  • HP EliteBook 840 G4 Notebook PC
  • HP EliteBook 848 G3 Notebook PC
  • HP EliteBook 848 G4 Notebook PC
  • HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook PC
  • HP EliteBook 850 G4 Notebook PC
  • HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G3 Notebook PC
  • HP EliteBook Folio G1 Notebook PC
  • HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 Notebook PC
  • HP mt20 Mobile Thin Client
  • HP mt42 Mobile Thin Client
  • HP mt43 Mobile Thin Client
  • HP Pro x2 612 G2 Tablet
  • HP ProBook 11 G2 Education Edition
  • HP ProBook 430 G3 Notebook PC
  • HP ProBook 430 G4 Notebook PC
  • HP ProBook 440 G3 Notebook PC
  • HP ProBook 440 G4 Notebook PC
  • HP ProBook 446 G3 Notebook PC
  • HP ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC
  • HP ProBook 450 G4 Notebook PC
  • HP ProBook 455 G3 Notebook PC
  • HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook PC
  • HP ProBook 470 G3 Notebook PC
  • HP ProBook 470 G4 Notebook PC
  • HP ProBook 640 G2 Notebook PC
  • HP ProBook 640 G3 Notebook PC
  • HP ProBook 645 G2 Notebook PC
  • HP ProBook 645 G3 Notebook PC
  • HP ProBook 650 G2 Notebook PC
  • HP ProBook 650 G3 Notebook PC
  • HP ProBook 655 G2 Notebook PC
  • HP ZBook 15 G3 Mobile Workstation
  • HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation
  • HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation
  • HP ZBook 17 G4 Mobile Workstation
  • HP ZBook Studio G3 Mobile Workstation
  • HP ZBook Studio G4 Mobile Workstation
RESOLUTION
Once the computer has been powered on with an AC adapter, it exits shipping mode automatically. After this, the battery can drain to a critical level while in storage without AC power. If computers must be stored for long periods (e.g. over summer school break) use one of the following options to place the battery back into shipping mode before storing:
For HP Chromebooks
Prepare Chromebooks for long-term storage.
  1. Charge your Chromebooks so that the battery is at least 80% full. This ensures that even when the battery discharges while unplugged over the summer, it won’t fully run out of power.
  2. To slow the discharge rate during storage, do not physically remove the battery from the Chromebook for storage. Instead, take the following steps:
a. Connect the device to a charger and turn it on.
b. Hold Refresh and Power Power at the same time.
c. While holding these keys, remove the power cable from device and then release the keys. The device should shut down and remain off.
d. Confirm the battery disconnect worked by pressing the power button. The device should not power on, despite having a battery charge. The Chromebook won’t power on by touching the power button or opening the lid, until you plug the device back to a power source.
This is the ideal way to store devices. It reduces battery discharge to a minimum, prevents constant charge and discharge from reducing the battery life, and keeps the Chromebook in a stable, powered-off state.
NOTE: If you can’t put your model of Chromebook into the battery disconnect state described above, charge the battery to at least 80%. Then, turn off the Chromebook, unplug it from a power source, and store it in a cool, dry place.
For Windows OS HP Notebooks
Perform the following steps before enabling battery ship mode.
  1. Upgrade the BIOS to the latest version or at least to the minimum version shown in Table A below.
  2. Ensure the battery is fully charged.
  3. Use one of the options listed below to enable battery ship mode.
Option 1: Set shipping mode by powering the computer off with key sequence
  1. Power the computer off
  2. Connect the AC adapter
  3. Press and hold Windows+ Backspace keys
  4. Power the computer on
  5. Let go of the buttons when the HP logo appears and disconnect the AC adapter
  6. The computer will either:Power off and be in shiping mode or Boot into windows and then enter shipping mode the next time it is shut down
Option 2:Set shipping mode in the BIOS (F10).
  1. Connect the power adapter to the computer.
  2. Power on the computer.
  3. Press F10 to enter the BIOS.
  4. Select the Security tab.
  5. Setup the BIOS admin password. NOTE: The Disable battery on next shut down option is grayed out(unavailable) if the BIOS admin password is not set.
  6. Select Advanced -> Built-In Device Options.
  7. Set the option Disable battery on next shut down to Next shut down.
  8. Press F10 to save the changes.
  9. Restart the computer and load the OS.
  10. Shut the computer down.
  11. Wait 2 seconds then remove AC adapter. The unit should be placed in battery ship mode.
Option 3: Set shipping mode using the BCU (BIOS Configuration Utility).
  1. Power on the computer and connect the power adapter.
  2. Execute HPQPswd.exe to create the BIOS admin password BIN file.
  3. Execute HPBIOSUPDREC.exe with the BIOS admin password BIN file just created to set the BIOS admin password.
  4. Restart the computer and load the OS.
  5. Set the option Disable battery on next shut down to Next shut down by executing HPBIOSUPDREC.exe with BIOS admin password BIN file.
  6. Clear the BIOS admin password by executing HPBIOSUPDREC.exe with the BIN file.
  7. Shut the computer down.
  8. Wait 2 seconds then remove AC adapter. The unit should be placed in Ship mode.
IMPORTANT: For very long term storage, HP recommends checking computers every 3 months to check the battery charge level. If battery charge has fallen below 50%, charge them back up to 80~90% and repeat the procedure to put them back into shipping mode.
NOTE: To exit shipping mode for normal use, plug in the AC adapter and press the power button to power the computer on.
Table A. Minimum BIOS version for support for putting the computer into shipping mode
Computers
BIOS Version
Release Notes
Executable
HP Elite x2 1012 G1 Tablet Tablet
1.24
SP82303
SP82303
HP EliteBook 1030 G1 Notebook PC
1.1
SP82308
SP82308
HP EliteBook 725 G3 Notebook PC
1.2
SP82273
SP82273
HP EliteBook 725 G4 Notebook PC
1.08
SP82295
SP82295
HP EliteBook 745 G3 Notebook PC
1.2
SP82273
SP82273
HP EliteBook 745 G4 Notebook PC
1.08
SP82295
SP82295
HP EliteBook 755 G3 Notebook PC
1.2
SP82273
SP82273
HP EliteBook 755 G4 Notebook PC
1.08
SP82295
SP82295
HP EliteBook 820 G3 Notebook PC
1.18
SP82282
SP82282
HP EliteBook 820 G4 Notebook PC
1.08
SP82278
SP82278
HP EliteBook 828 G3 Notebook PC
1.18
SP82282
SP82282
HP EliteBook 828 G4 Notebook PC
1.08
SP82278
SP82278
HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook PC
1.18
SP82282
SP82282
HP EliteBook 840 G4 Notebook PC
1.08
SP82278
SP82278
HP EliteBook 848 G3 Notebook PC
1.18
SP82282
SP82282
HP EliteBook 848 G4 Notebook PC
1.08
SP82278
SP82278
HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook PC
1.18
SP82282
SP82282
HP EliteBook 850 G4 Notebook PC
1.08
SP82278
SP82278
HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G3 Notebook PC
1.16
SP82331
SP82331
HP EliteBook Folio G1 Notebook PC
1.16
SP82305
SP82305
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 Notebook PC
1.09
SP82334
SP82334
HP mt20 Mobile Thin Client
1.04
sp85244
sp85244
HP mt42 Mobile Thin Client
1.12
SP82292
SP82292
HP mt43 Mobile Thin Client
1.09
sp82361
sp82361
HP Pro x2 612 G2 Tablet
1.07
SP82311
SP82311
HP ProBook 11 G2 Education Edition
1.08
SP82332
SP82332
HP ProBook 430 G3 Notebook PC
1.19
SP82329
SP82329
HP ProBook 430 G4 Notebook PC
1.08
SP82335
SP82335
HP ProBook 440 G3 Notebook PC
1.19
SP82329
SP82329
HP ProBook 440 G4 Notebook PC
1.08
SP82335
SP82335
HP ProBook 446 G3 Notebook PC
1.19
SP82329
SP82329
HP ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC
1.19
SP82329
SP82329
HP ProBook 450 G4 Notebook PC
1.08
SP82335
SP82335
HP ProBook 455 G3 Notebook PC
1.17
SP82290
SP82290
HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook PC
1.05
SP82306
SP82306
HP ProBook 470 G3 Notebook PC
1.19
SP82329
SP82329
HP ProBook 470 G4 Notebook PC
1.08
SP82335
SP82335
HP ProBook 640 G2 Notebook PC
1.11
sp85220
sp85220
HP ProBook 640 G3 Notebook PC
1.08
SP82333
SP82333
HP ProBook 645 G2 Notebook PC
1.1
SP82274
SP82274
HP ProBook 645 G3 Notebook PC
1.07
SP82300
SP82300
HP ProBook 650 G2 Notebook PC
1.11
sp85220
sp85220
HP ProBook 650 G3 Notebook PC
1.08
SP82333
SP82333
HP ProBook 655 G2 Notebook PC
1.1
SP82274
SP82274
HP ZBook 15 G3 Mobile Workstation
1.17
SP82264
SP82264
HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation
1.03
SP82266
SP82266
HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation
1.17
SP82264
SP82264
HP ZBook 17 G4 Mobile Workstation
1.03
SP82266
SP82266
HP ZBook Studio G3 Mobile Workstation
1.19
SP82265
SP82265
HP ZBook Studio G4 Mobile Workstation
1.04
SP82267
SP82267
NOTE: the above table shows the minimum BIOS version. Future BIOS updates will also provided the needed support and the SoftPaqs listed here might get removed. If you find a link not working, please search for the latest BIOS on HP.com: http://www.hp.com/drivers.

Hardware platforms affected : HP Chromebook, HP Chromebook 11 G1, HP Chromebook 11 G2, HP Chromebook 11 G3, HP Chromebook 11 G4, HP Chromebook 11 G4, HP Chromebook 11 G4 EE, HP Chromebook 11 G5, HP Chromebook 11 G5 EE, HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE, HP Chromebook 11A G8 EE, HP Chromebook 13 G1, HP Chromebook 14 G1, HP Chromebook 14 G3, HP Chromebook 14 G4, HP Chromebook 14 G5, HP Chromebook Enterprise x360 14E G1, HP Chromebook x360 11 G1 EE, HP Chromebook x360 11 G2 EE, HP Chromebook x360 11 G3 EE, HP Chromebook x360 12 (Mallard) Configurable Material, HP Chromebook x360 14 G1, HP Chromebook x360 14c (Beck) Configurable Material, HP Elite x2 1012 G2, HP EliteBook 1030 G1 Notebook PC, HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook PC, HP EliteBook 725 G3 Notebook PC, HP EliteBook 745 G3 Notebook PC, HP EliteBook 755 G3 Notebook PC, HP EliteBook 820 G3 Notebook PC, HP EliteBook 828 G3 Notebook PC, HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook PC, HP EliteBook 848 G3 Notebook PC, HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook PC, HP EliteBook Folio G1 Notebook PC, HP Pro x2 612 G2, HP ProBook 430 G3 Notebook PC, HP ProBook 440 G3 Notebook PC, HP ProBook 450 G3 Notebook PC, HP ProBook 455 G3 Notebook PC, HP ProBook 470 G3 Notebook PC, HP ProBook 640 G2 Notebook PC, HP ProBook 645 G2 Notebook PC, HP ProBook 645 G3 Notebook PC, HP ProBook 650 G2 Notebook PC, HP ProBook 655 G2 Notebook PC, HP ProBook 655 G3 Notebook PC, HP ZBook 15 G3 Mobile Workstation, HP ZBook 15 G3 Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR), HP ZBook 15 G3 Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR) Bundle, HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation, HP ZBook 15u G3 Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR), HP ZBook 15u G3 Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR) Bundle, HP ZBook 15u G4 Mobile Workstation, HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation, HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR), HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR) Bundle, HP ZBook 17 G4 Mobile Workstation, HP ZBook Studio G3 Mobile Workstation, HP ZBook Studio G3 Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR), HP ZBook Studio G3 Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR) Bundle, HP ZBook Studio G3 Mobile Workstation Bundle, HP ZBook Studio G4 Mobile Workstation

Operating systems affected : Not applicable

Software affected : Not applicable

Support Communication Cross Reference ID : IA05369450

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