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How To Remove or Replace an Internal (Non-Removable) Laptop Battery

Ask A Computer Geek · 371K views · 9:40

Skill Level

Intermediate

Time Required

Half day

Estimated Cost

$0–50

Equipment

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Tools Needed

screwdriver, pry tool, thermal paste
Learn how to remove or replace the internal laptop battery in your HP, Dell, ASUS, MSI, Lenovo, or any other brand of laptop with simple tools and techniques. Most modern laptops include an internal battery that is not designed to be removed by the user. If you want to remove or replace an internal laptop battery, however, it is much easier than you think! With a few basic tools such as a small Phillips head screwdriver, plastic prying tools, and a clean work area you will be able to take apart your laptop's case and take out the internal battery that was designed to be non-removable. Reasons you might want to remove an internal battery: Replacing a defective battery with a new one Removing a working battery to preserve lifespan 00:00 - Internal battery removal overview 00:54 - Tools needed to remove internal battery 02:17 - Removing the back cover of the laptop 05:07 - Identifying the internal battery 05:45 - Disconnect battery from the motherboard 06:31 - Removing the internal battery 08:42 - Putting the laptop back together Links for the tools I used in the video: https://amzn.to/3muTp0h Here is the blog post version of this video! https://askacomputergeek.com/how-to-remove-or-replace-an-internal-non-removable-laptop-battery/ Thank you for watching and be sure to leave a comment if you have any more questions about the topic in this video!