Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (Gen 5) Battery Replacement

Inleiding

As the battery ages, its quality and longevity decrease with the passing time to the point where it's just not optimal to use anymore. At this point, the battery cannot be fixed and will need to be replaced.

The following guide displays and goes into detail on the steps to follow when opening and replacing your laptop's battery. An easy simple process that will save you time and money. For this guide, we will be using the iFixit Precision Bit Driver, T5 Torx Screwdriver Bit(1.4 mm), Anti-Static Wrist Strap, and an opening pick.

Wat je nodig hebt

Stap 1 Battery

Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (Gen 5) Battery Replacement, Battery: stap 1, afbeelding 1 van 1

Start by putting on your anti static wrist strap and connecting it to a stationary and stable object, like a desk.
This safety strap serves as a precaution to prevent any electrical static you might have on your body from transferring to the laptop's internal components and damaging the hardware.
Reminder to have this safety strap on you at all times during the process

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Stap 2

Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (Gen 5) Battery Replacement: stap 2, afbeelding 3 van 3

Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to loosen and remove all eight bottom cover screws.
If you're having issues removing the bottom cover, be sure to use the opening pick to pry the case open carefully.

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Stap 3

Unplug the battery from the motherboard. This will need to be done before removing the battery screws.
The connection point is shown circled in yellow.
Pull the strip out, it might require some force and wiggling.

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Stap 4

Remove the screws holding the battery in place. There are 5 screws that need to be removed.
Using the same screwdriver and bit as before, remove all the screws and keep them somewhere safe.

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