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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Battery Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove and replace the battery on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (model number 20FQ005YUS). If the computer has a short battery life or is not charging at all, the battery should be replaced.

For your safety, discharge your battery below 25% before disassembling your device. This reduces the risk of a dangerous thermal event if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

What you need

  1. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Battery Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Battery Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Battery Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Be sure to power off and unplug your device before you begin your repair.

    • Flip the computer over so the bottom is facing up.

    • Remove nine 4mm Phillips #1 screws from the bottom of the computer.

    • Use an iFixit opening tool to pry the back cover off of the laptop.

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  2. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Battery Replacement, Speakers: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the five 4.5mm Phillips #1 screws that secure the battery.

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  4. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Using a pair of tweezers, push the sides of the white speaker wire toward the battery (where it says Lenovo) to unplug it.

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  5. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Battery Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Battery Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the speakers from either side of the battery. The connecting wire will unthread from the sides of the battery.

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  6. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Battery Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Battery Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Battery Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the plastic black strip cover that's laying over the battery connector.

    • Use the iFixit opening tool to flip up and disconnect the black battery connector from its motherboard socket.

    • Gently pull the connector away from the battery to pull it out of the slot.

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  7. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Battery Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Lift and remove the battery away from the computer.

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Conclusion

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

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Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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3 Comments

Hello, I was able to install the battery on my X1 carbon, but the laptop is not detecting my battery. How to remove whitelisting on X1 carbon yoga 1st gen?

Delta Force - Reply

Did you find a solution for your problem? Because i have the same problem since i changed my battery :/

Sarah -

Very useful instructions. I was able to replace the battery without any problems. Thank you very much.

Carlos Oppenheimer - Reply

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