Introduction
Is your Lenovo IdeaPad not turning on, even when plugged in to the charger for hours? You likely have a faulty battery. This guide will walk you through replacing the battery in your Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL. This guide requires an opening tool, angled tweezers, and a Phillips #0 screwdriver from the iFixit Tool Kit.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the ten screws that secure the lower case.
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Insert an opening tool into the gap between the lower case and chassis.
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Pry around the perimeter of the device until the lower case fully releases.
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Remove the lower case.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the battery.
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Lift the battery up and out of the chassis.
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To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
For optimal performance, after completing this guide, calibrate your newly installed battery.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting.
