Lenovo 100s Chromebook-11IBY Battery Replacement

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Lenovo 100s Chromebook-11IBY Battery Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

5 - 10 minutes

Introduction

This guide will show how to remove the battery for the Lenovo 100s Chromebook-11IBY. This removal will allow you to replace or upgrade the battery for your laptop.

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    • Ensure your device is turned off and unplugged.

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    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the nine 6mm screws from the larger back plate.

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    • Turn your laptop back over, open it, and use the plastic opening tool on the recessed notch to gently pry each side and lift the keyboard plate up.

    • Be careful not to pull keyboard plate out immediately because cables are attached.

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    • Unlock the keyboard ZIF connector to release the keyboard flex cable.

    • To unlock a ZIF connector, use an opening tool or your fingernail to flip up the small, hinged locking flap.

    • Unlock the touchpad ZIF connector to release the touchpad flex cable.

    • Carefully pull both flex cables out of the ZIF connectors.

    • Remove the keyboard plate up and place it to the side.

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    • Unplug the battery cable by pulling it towards the battery.

    • Pull parallel to the battery, not straight up.

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    • Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the three 6mm screws from the battery.

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    • Remove the battery.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions 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, or ask our Answers community for help.

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