How to Remove an IBM ThinkPad's Battery
- 1). Shut down your ThinkPad and remove the power cord, if necessary.
- 2). Flip the system upside down and place it on a flat surface with the battery facing you.
- 3). Unlock the battery latch positioned above the center of the battery by sliding it to the left. This latch will remain in place.
- 4). Unlock the battery latch to the left of the battery by pulling it to the left with your left hand. This latch must be held in place to remain unlocked.
- 5). Pull the battery straight out of the laptop with your right hand while holding the latch with your left. The battery will slide right out.
- 6). Insert a new battery and slide the latches to the right to lock. You are now ready to work.
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