Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 Battery Replacement

ID: 154779

Description: Use this guide to replace the battery in your...

Steps:

1. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the following ten screws securing the back cover to the frame:
2. Six 7.6 mm PH1 screws
3. Four 5.7 mm PH1 screws

4. Insert the rounded edge of an opening pick between the back cover and the frame in the lower right corner.

5. Angle the pick to about 45˚.
6. Slide the pick along the front edge to release the clips securing the back cover to the frame.

7. Insert the rounded edge of an opening pick between the back cover and the frame on the right edge.
8. Angle the pick to about 30˚ and slide down the right edge to release the clips.

9. Repeat the same procedure on the left edge to release the clips.

10. Lift the back cover up and remove it from the chassis.
11. 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.

12. Use the pointed edge of a spudger to push each side of the battery connector to loosen it.

13. Use the flat end of a spudger to push out and disconnect the battery cable.

14. Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the sticker covering the top right screw hole.

15. Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four 5.5 mm-long screws securing the battery.

16. Insert the flat end of a spudger between the battery and its plastic clip at the middle of the top edge.
17. Pry away from the battery to release the clip enough to be able to lift the battery out of its recess.

18. Lift the battery straight out of its recess and remove it.