Introduction
If your Lenovo ThinkPad T460s has a depleting battery life (1-2 hours without charging), use this guide to replace the battery module.
This guide will guide you through how to replace both batteries in the Lenovo ThinkPad T460s (yes, there are two!). Before using this guide, make sure you have two new batteries to be replaced and the tools we list.
Before beginning, make sure to power off your laptop completely and disconnect from any external power source.
If your battery is swollen, you may refer to this link.
What you need
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Remove the five 5.5mm Phillips #1 screws securing the back cover.
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Lift and remove the back cover.
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Unplug the two-wire connector from the motherboard by gently pulling it towards the battery.
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Each battery has a black tab covering the electrical contacts.
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Lift the battery by its tab and remove it from the device.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
For optimal performance, after completing this guide, calibrate your newly installed battery.
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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Hi there, anyone know which battery is number 1? - only battery 1 is broken in my laptop, 2 still works.
