How to Open a Laptop Battery Pack
Batteries can be a very frustrating part of owning a laptop. Sometimes they die fairly quickly and without warning. Save some money by prying apart the battery yourself. However, take precaution because laptop batteries are very sensitive and require special care when taking them apart.
- Find a flathead screwdriver. A flathead screwdriver is needed to successfully take apart a laptop battery.
- Turn the laptop over so the battery side is facing upwards.
- Lever open a part of the battery pack with the screwdriver.
- Pry open all four sides of the battery pack until the cover is completely removed from the laptop.
- Put the battery cover in a safe place as you are bound to need it later.
- Take out each battery cell one by one. Place each battery cell in a safe place so they do not get wet or misplaced.
- Remove any and all extra debris from the laptop. The debris could include tape, extra wires and even screws.
- Sanitize the laptop (with caution) to remove any excess glue or tape. Be careful with water or cleaning products around electronics.
Tips: Take into consideration of wearing goggles and hand protection. Keeping yourself safe during the process is very important. If choosing to dispose of this battery pack make sure to do it correctly. Some electronics with lithium are required to be disposed of in a proper manner. If replacing the battery yourself make sure to use the proper voltage. If the battery is replaced correctly it should last between three to four hours before completely dying.