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IBM ThinkPad 380 and 385 Battery Replacement

Introduction

The battery is perhaps the easiest component to replace here. No screws required.

What you need

  1. IBM ThinkPad 380 and 385 Battery Replacement, Flip the ThinkPad over.: step 1, image 1 of 2 IBM ThinkPad 380 and 385 Battery Replacement, Flip the ThinkPad over.: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Weighing in at an enormous 7 and a half pounds, this big black brick is definitely one of the thickest of the ThinkPad line.

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  3. IBM ThinkPad 380 and 385 Battery Replacement, The Battery Release Tab: step 2, image 1 of 2 IBM ThinkPad 380 and 385 Battery Replacement, The Battery Release Tab: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the battery tab up and forward.

    • (You can also just follow the printed instructions on the battery itself.)

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  4. IBM ThinkPad 380 and 385 Battery Replacement, Pull the Battery out.: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the battery out.

    • You may have to pull quite firmly to get it to budge.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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