Finding a Toshiba laptop battery replacement should be a very easy task, but there are some tips and terms that will be helpful for finding the best price and the best compatibility with your laptop.

The first thing you should consider is whether to get an OEM battery or a compatible battery. OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer and refers to a battery that comes directly from the manufacturer of your laptop. While you can rarely go wrong with an OEM battery, it is often the most expensive option, and for older laptops, OEM batteries may not even be available any longer. Compatible batteries are manufactured by a third party, but are designed to meet or exceed the specifications of the original to ensure compatibility and performance, and they are often much less expensive.

Here are a few terms and factors that you should know when shopping for a Toshiba laptop battery replacement:

Battery type

Most Toshiba laptop batteries will be Lithium-Ion batteries. Older laptops may use NiMH and NiCad Batteries; however these are older laptop battery technologies.

Voltage

Ensure that the replacement battery matches the voltage of your old battery. Common voltages are 10.8 volts, 11.1 volts, 14.4 and 14.8 volts. The voltage is typically printed right on the label of your original battery.

Capacity (mAh)

The mAh (milliampere-hour) measurement gives a general idea of the capacity of a battery. For example, a battery with 6600 mAh will provide a longer runtime than one with 4400 mAh. The battery’s capacity relates directly with Cell count and the capacity of the cells used to construct the laptop battery.

Cells

Batteries are made up of Lithium Ion cells, and different batteries utilize a different number of cells depending on the required voltage. In some cases, it is possible to find a replacement battery with more cells than the original, which should generally provide extended battery life. Often when more cells are added the physical size of the battery will be altered possibly making it larger and may cause it to protrude from the notebook unlike the original battery.

When shopping for a Toshiba laptop battery replacement, it is recommended that you use a quality supplier with a through selection. Also, try to find a supplier with the resources to properly identify a correct replacement laptop battery specifically for your model of machine. You can often find retailers online or even in your local area.