Lenovo ThinkPad Helix Battery Replacement

Written By: Manuel Parra Rocha
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Lenovo ThinkPad Helix Battery Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

20 - 30 minutes

Introduction

This guide provides information on how to replace a Lenovo ThinkPad Helix battery.

Replacing a battery is essential to keep your device on and running for use. When following these steps remeber to maintain a safe work space and a place to store screws that way you do not lose anything.

Lenovo adds that; “Use only the authorized battery specified for your tablet. Any other battery could ignite or explode.” This is essential to keep you and your device safe, intact and usable.

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    • Using a plastic opening tool or opening pick, gently pry the screen off.

    • If possible, use plastic tools to pry the screen, as the metal tool as shown in the image can potentially damage your device.

    • You will need to use a little bit of force to pry it open. There is little indent that goes around the tablet. You will insert your tool between this indent and pry it open.

    • Once you're able to lift a little bit of the screen away from the tablet, work your way around until screen is separated from tablet. Stop for step two.

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    • Lift the screen up slowly.

    • Once separated, you can not fully take it off due to some cable connections.

    • Open the clips of the ZIF connectors and gently grab the cable to pull it out.

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    • Once the cables are disconnected, remove the screen.

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    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the four nylon-coated 3 mm screws holding the battery in place.

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    • Disconnect the battery cable from the motherboard.

    • Lift the battery out of the device.

Conclusion

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

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Manuel Parra Rocha

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One comment

Hi, would you possibly have an explanation as to why a replacement battery is still not charging and yielding error messages? Thank you.

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