If this guide helped you bring an HP notebook back to life, share it with your repair community. Accurate pinout documentation saves e-waste and keeps older laptops running for years. Approx. 1,500 words. Keywords covered: hp mu06 notebook battery pinout configuration link, MU06 BMS, HP TPN-Q188 battery connector, SMBus pinout, MU06 re-celling guide.
Meta Description: Need the official HP MU06 battery pinout? This article provides a detailed pinout diagram, SMBus communication links, voltage readings, and configuration links for diagnosis and replacement. Introduction: Why the HP MU06 Pinout Matters The HP MU06 (also referenced as MU06 , HSTNN-LB7N , HSTNN-LB7L , or TPN-Q188 ) is a standard 4-cell lithium-ion battery used in numerous HP notebooks, including the HP 240 G6/G7 , HP 250 G6/G7 , HP 255 G7 , and HP 14s series. Unlike simpler 2-wire batteries, the MU06 uses a 9-pin or 11-pin edge connector with a SMBus (System Management Bus) for communication between the battery’s BMS (Battery Management System) and the laptop’s EC (Embedded Controller). hp mu06 notebook battery pinout configuration link
| Pin | Signal Name | Function | Typical Wire Color | |-----|---------------|---------------------------------------------------|--------------------| | 1 | B+ (Battery+) | Main positive terminal (8.4V – 12.6V, nominal 11.4V) | Red or Black | | 2 | B+ (Battery+) | Same as Pin 1 (current sharing) | Red or Black | | 3 | SCL | SMBus Clock Line (3.3V logic, 100 kHz) | White or Gray | | 4 | SDA | SMBus Data Line (3.3V logic) | Yellow or Blue | | 5 | SMBD_ALERT# | Battery alert (interrupt to EC) - open drain | Green or Orange | | 6 | PRES (or ID) | Battery presence detection (pulled low inside battery) | Brown | | 7 | THERM | Thermistor output (10k NTC to ground, ~1.5V at 25°C) | Violet | | 8 | B- (Ground) | Main negative terminal (0V) | Black (thick) | | 9 | B- (Ground) | Same as Pin 8 (current return) | Black (thick) | If this guide helped you bring an HP