The HP Envy x360 14 is a slim, powerful 2-in-1 designed for work, study and creativity on the go.
But when the battery starts to fail, even a great laptop becomes frustrating to use: it dies in
the middle of meetings, percentage jumps around, or it shuts down as soon as you unplug the
charger. If your Envy x360 14-fc or 14-fa series notebook uses the GD03XL
battery, these symptoms are strong signs that it’s time for a replacement.
59.16Wh HP GD03XL Replacement Battery for HP Envy x360 14-fc / 14-fa 2-in-1
Brand new 59.16Wh (4854mAh, 11.58V) lithium-ion battery for selected HP Envy x360 14-inch 2-in-1
models, replacing GD03XL / GD03059XL and related HP part numbers. If you need a different HP
battery, you can also browse our
Battery for HP
category to find the correct pack for your laptop.
This guide walks through common signs of a worn HP GD03XL battery, how to confirm that the battery
(and not the charger) is the real issue, and what to check before ordering a replacement for your
HP Envy x360 14-fc0000 / 14-fa0000 series 2-in-1.
Quick navigation
- 1. Common symptoms of a failing HP GD03XL battery
- 2. How to confirm your battery is the problem
- 3. Checking GD03XL compatibility for your Envy x360 14
- 4. Inside the 59.16Wh HP GD03XL replacement battery
- 5. Replacement options: DIY vs professional service
- 6. How to care for your new GD03XL battery
1. Common symptoms of a failing HP GD03XL battery
Lithium-ion batteries lose capacity gradually over hundreds of charge cycles. They rarely fail
overnight; instead, you’ll see a series of warning signs in everyday use. Owners of
HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0000 and 14-fa0000 series laptops
with a GD03XL battery commonly report:
1.1 Rapid battery drain during light workloads
-
Your Envy x360 14 used to last several hours on web browsing and Office work; now it drops from
100% to 30% much faster. - The battery percentage falls quickly once it goes below 50%.
- Streaming a short video or joining a meeting consumes a big chunk of the remaining charge.
This indicates that the actual usable capacity is much lower than the original 59.16Wh. Windows
still tries to estimate remaining runtime, but old cells make those estimates less accurate.
1.2 Sudden shutdowns with charge still showing
- The laptop powers off abruptly at 20–30% instead of giving a low-battery warning.
- Rebooting and plugging in shows a much lower battery percentage than before the shutdown.
- Simple actions like switching from tablet to laptop mode can trigger a shutdown when the battery is low.
When cells inside the pack can’t maintain stable voltage under load, the built-in protection
circuit cuts power to prevent damage. To the user it feels like a “random” shutdown.
1.3 “Plugged in, not charging” or stuck at a certain percentage
- Windows reports “Plugged in, not charging” for long periods.
- The battery never charges above a fixed level (for example 80%), no matter how long it stays plugged in.
- The laptop works normally on AC, but runtime is very short when you unplug.
Power settings or a faulty adapter can cause this behavior, but once you rule those out, it often
means the GD03XL’s internal controller is limiting charge because the cells are heavily worn.
1.4 Extra heat and louder fan in everyday use
- The underside or palm rest area feels warmer than before during light tasks.
- The fan comes on more often and spins louder while you’re just browsing or writing emails.
A degraded pack can produce more heat during charge and discharge. Combined with background tasks
and a slim chassis, this can make the whole laptop feel hotter and noisier than when it was new.
1.5 Battery health warnings
- Windows battery report or HP diagnostics show “poor” or “very poor” battery health.
- There is a big gap between Design Capacity and Full Charge Capacity.
These messages usually appear after you already notice fast drain and unstable percentages, and
they simply confirm that the GD03XL has reached the end of its useful life.
2. How to confirm your battery is the problem
Before you purchase a new HP GD03XL replacement battery, it’s smart to confirm
that the issue is really the battery—not the charger, power settings, or a software bug.
2.1 Check the charger and power connection
- Use the original HP USB-C or barrel-type charger that came with your Envy x360 14.
- Inspect the cable, connector and port for damage, looseness or signs of burning.
- See whether the charging LED behaves normally when you plug in the adapter.
If a known-good adapter doesn’t improve charging behavior or runtime, the problem is more likely
inside the GD03XL pack.
2.2 Generate a Windows battery report
On Windows 10/11, you can generate a built-in battery report:
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
- Type
powercfg /batteryreportand press Enter. - Open the generated HTML report in your user folder.
Compare Design Capacity with Full Charge Capacity. If full
charge capacity has dropped far below the design value (for example under 60–70%), your battery
has experienced significant wear.
2.3 Use HP diagnostics where available
- Run any HP hardware diagnostic tools supplied with your Envy x360 14.
- Check BIOS/UEFI for basic battery health information or warnings.
When diagnostics and real-world symptoms both point to poor health—fast drain, random
shutdowns, “not charging”—replacing the GD03XL battery is usually the right next step.
3. Checking GD03XL compatibility for your Envy x360 14
Modern HP 2-in-1 laptops use several different internal batteries that can look similar. It’s
important to match the printed part number on your original pack and your laptop
model series before ordering.
3.1 Confirm the part number on your original battery
When you open the bottom cover, you should see the part number printed on the existing pack.
This replacement is designed for batteries labeled, for example:
- HP GD03XL
- HP GD03059XL
- HP HSTNN-AB1E
- HP N66000-B71
- HP N66215-005
- HP 3ICP5/80/78…
3.2 Confirm your laptop model family
This 59.16Wh GD03XL replacement is intended for selected HP Envy x360 14-inch 2-in-1 devices,
including (partial list):
- HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0000 series
- HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fa0000 series
- Other closely related Envy x360 14 models using a GD03XL-class pack
If both your battery part number and Envy x360 model line up with these, you are in the right
place. If your HP laptop uses a different battery family, you can search within our
Battery for HP
category to find a closer match.
Check compatibility and order the 59.16Wh HP GD03XL battery
4. Inside the 59.16Wh HP GD03XL replacement battery
The GD03XL is an internal lithium-ion pack designed for slim 14-inch convertibles, balancing
capacity and weight. A good replacement needs to match voltage and capacity closely to keep your
laptop stable and safe.
4.1 Key specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Condition | New replacement battery |
| Color | Black |
| Capacity | 59.16Wh / 4854mAh |
| Voltage | 11.58V |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion battery pack |
| Package includes | 1 × battery for HP (GD03XL) |
Together with high-quality cells and integrated protection circuitry (over-charge, over-discharge,
short-circuit, temperature protection), this gives your Envy x360 a stable, notebook-class power
source designed for real everyday use.
5. Replacement options: DIY vs professional service
The HP Envy x360 14-inch 2-in-1 is thin and tightly built. Replacing the GD03XL battery is
possible at home if you are comfortable opening laptops, but you should work carefully to avoid
damaging the slim chassis, internal cables or connectors.
5.1 Typical GD03XL replacement steps
- Shut down Windows completely and unplug the power adapter.
- Remove the bottom screws and gently lift off the bottom cover (using a plastic pry tool if needed).
- Locate the GD03XL battery and disconnect its cable from the motherboard.
- Remove the screws securing the battery and lift the old pack out carefully.
- Position the new 59.16Wh GD03XL battery, align it properly and secure it with screws.
- Reconnect the battery cable, reinstall the bottom cover and tighten all screws.
- Connect the charger, power on the laptop and verify that Windows detects and charges the new battery.
If these steps sound intimidating, you can order the correct GD03XL replacement and ask a
professional repair shop to install it. You supply the right battery; they handle the disassembly
and reassembly.
6. How to care for your new GD03XL battery
Once your new 59.16Wh GD03XL battery is installed, a few simple habits will help you get the
maximum lifespan and stable runtime from it:
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First 3–5 cycles: Use your Envy x360 14 on battery between around 20% and 90%
to help Windows and the controller learn the new capacity. -
Avoid extremes when possible: It’s fine to reach 100% or 0% occasionally, but
avoid leaving the laptop fully charged or fully drained for days at a time. -
Keep it cool: Use the laptop on a hard surface, keep vents clear and don’t block
airflow in tablet mode. Heat is one of the fastest ways to wear out a battery. -
Store smart: If you won’t use the laptop for a few weeks, store it at around
40–60% charge in a cool, dry environment.
With a fresh GD03XL battery and good charging habits, your HP Envy x360 14 can return to the quiet,
long-running 2-in-1 you bought it for—ready for study, remote work or creative projects away from
the wall socket.
Replace your worn GD03XL battery and restore your HP Envy x360 14