Battery dead, swollen, won't charge, or dies after 10 minutes? We fit replacement batteries for every major laptop brand. Most common models done same-day. Fixed-price quotes, 6-month warranty. Fitted from $120.
Laptop batteries are consumables — they fade with age and use, then fail sharply. Most modern laptops show 2–4 years of good battery life depending on use. Townsville's heat brings that closer to the lower end.
If any of the symptoms on the right sound familiar, the battery is almost certainly the problem. The good news: it's one of the easier, cheaper laptop fixes, and most common models can be done same-day.
Swollen batteries especially — don't put off replacement. The expansion physically damages laptops over time and creates fire risk. Stop using and get it in.
Call Us to Get It Sorted →Plugged in works fine, unplug and it dies instantly or within minutes. Classic sign the cells are no longer holding charge — replace before it strands you.
Used to last 5+ hours, now barely makes it through a coffee. Capacity has collapsed — new battery brings the runtime back.
Trackpad lifting, laptop rocking on the desk, casing flexing. Lithium failure — stop using immediately. Safety issue, not just a runtime problem.
"Battery not detected" or stuck at 0% even plugged in. Sometimes the battery, sometimes the charging port — we diagnose for free.
Common models we stock locally — same-day fit. Rare or premium models sourced from suppliers in 2–3 business days.
Apple MacBook batteries? See our MacBook repair page or the broader Mac repairs page — MacBook batteries are glued in and priced differently.
Indicative pricing only — confirmed in writing before parts are ordered. All prices include GST, battery and fitting.
| Battery Type | Typical Laptops | Price Range (fitted) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard removable battery | Older business / consumer (clips out) | $120–$180 |
| Internal battery (disassembly required) | Most modern 13"–15" laptops | $180–$260 |
| Premium ultrabook battery | XPS, Spectre, ZenBook, Surface | $240–$300 |
| Gaming / high-capacity battery | ROG, Legion, Omen, MSI gaming | $220–$320 |
| Genuine OEM (where requested) | Any brand, OEM-supplied | $280–$400+ |
| MacBook battery | Apple MacBook Pro / Air | $250–$450 — see MacBook repair |
Diagnosis is always free. 6-month warranty on replacement batteries against manufacturing defects.
Both options have their place. Here's the honest comparison — we'll recommend whichever fits your laptop and budget.
Manufactured by (or for) the laptop brand itself. Same spec as the battery that shipped with the laptop new.
Same lithium-ion chemistry, made by reputable third-party manufacturers. The only kind we fit — we don't touch the cheap eBay batteries that cause swelling and fires.
For laptops under 2 years old, we usually quote both options and let you choose. For laptops 3+ years old, quality aftermarket nearly always makes more sense — spending $400 on a genuine battery for a $700 used laptop isn't great value.
If your laptop battery is doing any of these, replacement usually solves it:
Quick, fixed-price, no upsells. Here's what happens from your first call.
Bring the laptop in or tell us the make/model on the phone. We confirm it's the battery (not the charger or port), look up the correct replacement, and quote a fixed price.
Most common batteries we stock locally — fit starts the same day. Rare or premium models arrive in 2–3 business days from our suppliers.
Battery fitted, charging verified, full charge/discharge cycle test, battery health software check, BIOS update if relevant. We dispose of your old battery safely.
You collect a laptop that lasts a full work day again, with a written warranty record. Manufacturing defects covered free for 6 months.
Local techs, quality cells, fixed prices, fast turnaround. Not a kiosk in a shopping centre.
Drop-in, get diagnosed in front of you, collect when done. No mailing your laptop to Brisbane or Sydney.
Most popular Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer and ASUS batteries we keep in stock — drop it in morning, collect afternoon.
Quote locked in writing before we order anything. No surprises, no creeping invoices.
We don't fit cheap no-name eBay batteries. Quality aftermarket or genuine OEM — both are 6-month warrantied.
Old lithium batteries don't go in the bin. We recycle them properly so they don't end up in landfill or starting fires.
If your laptop is on its last legs and a new battery doesn't make sense, we'll tell you. We'd rather earn trust than push an uneconomic repair.
Need more than just a battery? We do the lot.
Drop in from anywhere in the region — every suburb covered.
Quick answers to what Townsville customers ask before booking.
Typically $120–$280 fitted for most common models. Premium ultrabooks and gaming laptops can reach $300+. Pricing depends on whether it's a standard removable battery (cheaper, faster), an internal battery requiring disassembly, or a premium / hard-to-source pack. We give a fixed-price quote up front and most fits are done same-day.
No — stop using it now. A swollen battery is a lithium failure that will keep expanding and can eventually rupture or catch fire. It also presses upward on the trackpad and keyboard, which can damage the laptop itself. Power down, unplug the charger, store it somewhere ventilated and away from anything flammable, and bring it in for replacement straight away.
For most common models with the battery in stock, yes — usually 30–60 minutes for an internal battery, much faster for older removable types. For rarer models we order the part in and fit usually within 2–3 business days. Either way you'll have a firm timeframe before we order anything.
A quality lithium-ion laptop battery typically gives you 2–4 years of useful life depending on charge habits and heat exposure (a big factor in Townsville). Genuine OEM packs tend to be at the longer end. We warranty replacement batteries for 6 months against manufacturing defects.
Genuine (OEM) batteries are made by the laptop manufacturer, more expensive but usually best longevity and full compatibility with battery health software. Quality aftermarket batteries (the only kind we fit) are cheaper, perform very well, and are great for older laptops where you don't want to overspend. We'll quote both options for newer machines and recommend whichever makes sense for your laptop and budget.
Lithium batteries lose capacity gradually then suddenly — once cells start failing internally, runtime can drop from 6 hours to 30 minutes in a matter of weeks. Heat (Townsville climate doesn't help), high charge cycles, and age (3+ years) are the main causes. If it's holding less than half its original runtime, replacement is usually the right call.
Yes — though MacBook batteries are usually glued in and pricing/process is different to PC laptops. See our MacBook repair page or the broader Mac repairs page for details. MacBook battery jobs typically run $250–$450 depending on model.
Call now or request a quote online. Most common laptop batteries fitted same-day — back to a full work day's runtime fast.
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