Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 Battery Replacement

ID: 154789

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

Steps:

1. If your device has a nano‑SIM card tray on the back edge, remove it before starting your repair.
2. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the eight captive screws securing the lower case.

3. Insert an opening pick between the lower case and the chassis on the front right edge.

4. Angle the pick down at about 30 degrees.
5. Slide the pick along the front edge to release the clips securing the lower case.

6. Insert an opening tool between the lower case and the chassis, just to the right of the USB port on the left edge.
7. Pry the opening case up to release the clip next to the USB port.
8. It may take significant force and multiple attempts to release the clip. You will hear a popping noise when the clip releases.

9. 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.

10. Insert an opening pick on the right edge near the corner.
11. Slide the pick along the right edge all the way to the HDMI port to release the rest of the clips.

12. Lift the lower case from the chassis and remove it.
13. 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.

14. Grip the pull tab on the battery connector with your fingers and gently pull away from the socket to disconnect it.

15. Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the three 5.4 mm-long screws securing the battery.

16. Push the battery toward the top of the laptop to release its plastic clips.
17. Lift the battery straight out of its recess and remove it.