How to remove the battery from a laptop

Laptop batteries do not require constant removal from the device; they must be kept inside. But even if you follow all the rules and recommendations for operation, sooner or later the power source will have to be removed and replaced, or put in order. To do everything correctly and not “break the woods”, you should know about safety precautions, as well as the correct ways to remove the battery.

How to remove the battery

A laptop battery is an important component that determines the operation of its processes. Therefore, you need to prepare the laptop itself for the fact that it will lose its power source. Step by step steps for proper extraction:

• Turn off the laptop completely by pressing the power button. If the button does not work for some reason, then shutdown should be done from the desktop, through the Start menu.
• Disconnect the charging cable from the outlet and from the device itself. A charger sticking out of the socket will waste excess electricity, and a cable connected to the laptop will create a risk of short circuiting and burning the computer when the battery is removed.
• Depending on the laptop model, the battery is secured using two latches on the outside or a snap mechanism on the inside. The uncoupling method should be described in the operating instructions that came with the laptop. Having turned the computer upside down, you should pay attention to the type of battery fastening and use it to remove it.Most batteries have a special plastic tab that you need to pull to remove the battery, because the parts of high-quality laptops fit tightly together. Sometimes the battery can be secured with screws. To remove it you will have to unscrew it.
• Take the necessary steps to restore the functions of the old battery or purchase a new power source.

If you have access to the Internet, choosing a suitable battery for your laptop model will not be difficult. But if the computer is quite old, then there is a possibility that batteries for it are no longer produced, and then it is worth making an attempt to restore the functions of the old one individually. To accomplish this task, you need to open the battery - find the connections on the plastic case and disconnect the hooks and recesses. There are cylinders inside. Their numbers need to be written down, then purchased new ones and inserted into the battery case in the same order in which the failed options were installed.

Reference! If the elements were selected correctly, the laptop will work again, and the battery can be used for as long as provided by the warranty.

Precautionary measures

There are several rules that will help keep the battery and laptop in working condition during and after removal:

• Remove the battery only when the computer is completely turned off and disconnected from the network.
• It is strongly recommended to charge the battery more than 50% before doing this.
• The removed power supply should be stored in a dry place without direct sunlight, the possibility of contact with metals and at a temperature of 16 to 34 degrees.
• It is advisable to fully charge the battery at least once a month, and then completely discharge it - this will extend the shelf life.
• When reattaching the battery to the device, insert it firmly until it clicks.