ThinkPad X220, X220i, X230, X230i - Backup Battery Replacement

This video will illustrate how to replace the Backup Battery (Coin-cell, CMOS) in your ThinkPad X220, X220i, X230, or X230i.

** IMPORTANT: To protect against electrostatic discharge, place your machine on a clean, non-conductive workspace, such as a kitchen table or countertop, and use plastic or coated tools when replacing internal components.

Machine Types Applicable:
ThinkPad X220 and X220i Machine Type 4286, 4287, 4289, 4290, 4291, 4292, and 4293
ThinkPad X230 and X230i Machine Type 2306, 2320, 2322, 2324, 2325, 2330, and 2333

[GGShinobi]

Such videos greatly increase the value of those computers.

[danadams]

Superb video. Replaced my CMOS battery in 6 minutes; my system now boots.

Tell Lenovo to give you a raise.

[vishnun]

I thank you a ton this worked for me, I had switched off my laptop for I guess 4 months since this pandemic started, and it wouldn't turn on then I had to do this to save it, I assumed it was dead forever, you saved my laptop thanks a lot.

[agussusanto]

thank you very much, because of the guidance of this video my laptop recovered. Hopefully more successful 😊👍🙏

[osshwss]

Almost 4 Years later, this Video Helped me. So i got this problem my keyboard's Power Button went malfunction. I cannot power up my Laptop. Here is the solution i found from the Internet : You must unplug the CMOS Battery (That Round Yellow thing in this video) and plugin AC Power cord (Power Battery Bar must be removed first). Your laptop will boot, enter the BIOS by pressing F2 and then look for Power Management or Power. Enable the feature power on when AC Power Cord connected. Press F10 Save & Exit. Reassemble your laptop and then power on by pluggin in Power Cord from the AC Adapter. Your Laptop will automatically Power On. I know the simplest solution is to get a new keyboard, but if you dont have the budget for that, this will help save your day.

[Jc-knrb]

Can i turn on my laptop without the cmos battery?

[poniman]

What is the right CMOS batery type for X230T?
Please share the official link information 🙏

[fuadhasan]

I am having some problems with this model laptop like the whole system switch off suddenly while the laptop is running (like when the power button is pressed for a long time) what is the problem? I can't do anything properly for this problem.
[Time Date error showing on power on]

[Ceskyify]

Does changing your battery pack with a new one (9 cell) improve battery life? Thanks

[MahesaSatya-yppp]

My thinkpad x220 power button doesn't worked.. when i restart the bios batteray the power button it's work but after 3day the power button doesn't worked again..i do the same again ( restart bios batteray) it's work again.. it's must i replace with new one the bios batteray or any another problem with the problem sir ?

[ranimungcal]

My t460 has a ssd and 16gb of ram memory but when i start to power on my laptop it takes time before showing the lenovo logo on start up boot..do you think thats because of the cmos batt?plese let me know and thanks!

[enzoenzinho]

Hi, turned off my X230 yesterday and today tried to start but nothing happens. Just the batery light on top (not power switch) blinks three times. Tried all hints (30 seconds power button, turned on / off WLAN, reseated RAM (just each one / changed slots). Nothing helped. I read about "Lenovo Emergency Reset Hole". Does the X230 have one? I could not find one. Was my last hope. Any other hint? THANBK YOU in advance!

[asmaamuhammad]

Hi, I have a black screen locked problem, in Lenovo ThinkPad X201, what I should be do ?please help me

[ketorusindbad]

When pushing back the trackpad part, lift the machine and take a look at it horizontally (from the front), see if there are gaps, mine had to be pressed down pretty hard.
I had no replacement yellow battery pack thingy, but of course an aftermarket battery will work just fine. The yellow jacket and the wire connector are not (easily) removable, so I advise some duct tape magic.

[danieltan]

Where could I purchase backup battery replacement?

[misterspock]

Wouldn't it be nice if Thinkpad's put the clock battery in an easy to access place?

[ibrahimpelumi]

It has happpen to me now so what can i do please

[yugalsharma]

I have a X230
Will it reset the bios like new ?
Will it have any affect on my data?

[oladepogabriel]

My Thinkpad X220 will not charge, several attempts to restore did not work. what should I do?

[salaheddinhamoumi]

My laptop say problem eroro critical battery do you think the bios is the problem