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Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Battery Replacement

Introduction

If the internal battery for your Lenovo Thinkpad T560 has gone bad and needs to be replaced, follow this guide. Note that the Lenovo Thinkpad T560 has two batteries: an internal battery and an external battery.

The most common reasons to why this component needs to be replaced are:

  • The battery is failing to charge effectively
  • The internal/external battery has gone bad

Before replacing the battery, make sure to power down the device and disconnect it from any external power sources.

What you need

  1. Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Battery Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Before you begin this guide, make sure to disable the internal battery, power down the device and disconnect from any external power sources.

    • The external battery should be removed prior to back panel disassembly however this device doesn't have one so we aren't able to show the process.

    • Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the eight 7 mm screws holding the back panel to the T560.

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  2. Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use the iFixit opening tool to pry the back panel off your T560.

    • Work your way around the perimeter of the device to undo the clips and detach the back panel.

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  4. Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Battery Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Battery Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard by pulling it out of the port.

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  5. Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the five 3.5 mm screws securing the battery.

    • Remove the battery.

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Conclusion

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

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Is there any way to disable the battery whitelist or otherwise get the device to work with 'unauthorized' external batteries as OEM external batteries are no longer produced by Lenovo or sold by any vendor including ifixit itself? I've had some that worked for close to a year now up until yesterday, when the laptop suddenly decided they are no longer official.

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