Introduction
Use this guide to replace the battery in your Lenovo Legion 5 17ACH6H Laptop.
For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your device. This reduces the risk of fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
Tools
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            Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the following ten screws securing the back cover to the frame: 
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            Six 12.8 mm PH1 screws 
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            Four 4.6 mm PH1 screws 
 
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            Insert the rounded edge of an opening pick between the back cover and the frame in the lower right corner. 
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            Angle the pick to about 45˚. 
 
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            Slide the pick along the front edge to release the clips securing the back cover to the frame. 
 
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            Insert the edge of an opening pick between the back cover and the frame on the right edge. 
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            Angle the pick to about 30˚ and slide down the left edge to release the clips. 
 
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            Slide the opening pick between the frame and the plastic vents on the right side near the USB-A port. 
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            Rotate the pick so that it is positioned on top of the plastic vents. 
 
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            Push the pick between the frame and plastic vents. 
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            Slide the pick along the top edge of the plastic vents to release the clips. 
 
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            Slide the opening pick between the frame and the plastic vents on the left side near the USB-C port. 
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            Rotate the pick so that it is positioned on top of the plastic vents. 
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            Push the pick between the frame and plastic vents. 
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            Slide the pick along the top edge of the plastic vents to release the clips. 
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
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.
One comment
Great instructions Alex. For a novice person you should include the installation pictures also. Thanks for the article.