Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
10
Time Required
15 - 30 minutes
Sections
3
- Lower Case
- 7 steps
- Battery Disconnect
- 1 step
- Battery
- 2 steps
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Introduction
For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your device. This reduces the risk of fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
What you need
Step 1
Unfasten the lower case
- Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the eight captive screws securing the lower case.
Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the eight captive screws securing the lower case.
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Step 2
Insert an opening pick
- Insert an opening pick between the lower case and the chassis on the front right edge.
Insert an opening pick between the lower case and the chassis on the front right edge.
Step 3
Release the front clips
- Angle the pick down at about 30˚.
- Slide the pick along the front edge to release the clips securing the lower case.
Angle the pick down at about 30˚.
Slide the pick along the front edge to release the clips securing the lower case.
Step 4
Release the USB clip
- Insert an opening tool between the lower case and the chassis just to the right of the USB port on the left edge. The end of the opening tool should be pointed upwards.
- Push the opening tool into the ThinkPad while pushing the end of the tool down to release the clip that is next to the USB port.
- It may take significant force and multiple attempts to release the clip. You will hear a popping noise when the clip releases.
Insert an opening tool between the lower case and the chassis just to the right of the USB port on the left edge. The end of the opening tool should be pointed upwards.
Push the opening tool into the ThinkPad while pushing the end of the tool down to release the clip that is next to the USB port.
It may take significant force and multiple attempts to release the clip. You will hear a popping noise when the clip releases.
Step 5
- Insert an opening pick on the left edge above the USB port. Slide the pick all the way up to the ethernet port to release the clips.
Insert an opening pick on the left edge above the USB port. Slide the pick all the way up to the ethernet port to release the clips.
Step 6
- Insert an opening pick on the right edge near the corner.
- Slide the pick along the right edge all the way to the HDMI port to release the rest of the clips.
Insert an opening pick on the right edge near the corner.
Slide the pick along the right edge all the way to the HDMI port to release the rest of the clips.
Step 7
- Lift the lower case from the chassis and remove it.
- During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your laptop and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your laptop back down before you continue working.
Lift the lower case from the chassis and remove it.
During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your laptop and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your laptop back down before you continue working.
Step 8
Disconnect the battery
- Grip the pull tab on the battery connector with your fingers and gently pull away from the socket to disconnect it.
Grip the pull tab on the battery connector with your fingers and gently pull away from the socket to disconnect it.
Step 9
Unfasten the battery
- Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the three 5.4 mm-long screws securing the battery.
Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the three 5.4 mm-long screws securing the battery.
Step 10
Remove the battery
- Push the battery toward the top of the laptop to release its plastic clips.
- Lift the battery straight out of its recess and remove it.
Push the battery toward the top of the laptop to release its plastic clips.
Lift the battery straight out of its recess and remove it.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
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