| If your laptop is dying irregularly, you probably need to replace the battery, and you can do so with this guide. All you need is the standard #00 Phillips Screwdriver and the plastic pry tool from the iFixit Opening Tools collection. |
| Use this guide to replace a faulty or failing battery in your Lenovo IdeaPad Flex - 1470 laptop. |
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| The battery is a piece of hardware that provides power to you computer. A failing battery can cause your laptop to shut down irregularly and/or die quickly even when it is fully charged. In some cases, your computer may not turn on at all if it is experiencing battery failure. |
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| Before using this guide, make sure to review the [https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/Lenovo_Ideapad_Flex_5-1470_Troubleshooting#Section_The_Battery_Is_Faulty|troubleshooting page]—this will allow you. to review symptoms and conclude that the battery is the problem. |
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| Make sure to power off your laptop completely and disconnect from any external power source before to beginning the process. |