Laptop batteries are either external or internal. External batteries are relatively easy to remove and replace. Removing an internal battery will require you to remove the back panel first. Either way, if you are unsure how to remove your laptop’s battery, this article will explain how to do it in easy steps.
Removing a Laptop Battery
As mentioned above, you might need to remove your laptop battery either to get it replaced or to keep your laptop in storage. It is more common to see internal batteries in laptops these days; however, if you have a laptop that is a few generations older, you might have an external battery. You can visually identify if you have an external battery by flipping your laptop over. If you see a battery-shaped cutout beneath the hinge of your laptop, you have an external battery. Additionally, there should be sliders around the cutout that actuate the battery locking mechanism. You have an internal battery if you see no such cutouts or sliders. If cutouts exist in the middle of the back panel, they are probably compartments for easy access to SO-DIMM or HDD slots. External battery compartments will almost always be underneath the laptop’s hinge.
External Battery Replacement
Removing an external laptop battery is easy, and you will not need to use any tool to complete this action. Simply follow the steps below: You can reinstall an external battery by simply sliding it into the slot. You might need to put a slight pressure to push it in, and you’ll hear a snapping sound of the spring-loaded latch moving into a locked position. If there is a battery-release lock, slide it into the locked position thereafter, and you will be done.
Internal Battery Replacement
Some laptops have their internal batteries soldered, which makes it nearly impossible for a regular user to remove and replace them. Macbooks by Apple are a good example. Most Windows and Linux machines, though, won’t have a soldered internal battery. If you’re not sure, though, it’s always a good idea to use your preferred search engine to see if the battery in your laptop can be removed. We’d like to advise you to do so before attempting to go ahead with the steps below to remove your laptop’s internal battery. Once you’ve prepared the required tools, then please follow the steps below to remove a laptop’s internal battery. You can reverse the steps above to reinstall a laptop’s internal battery.
