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Lenovo ThinkPad T470: ThinkPad T470 Battery Replacement Leads to Horribly Slow Performance

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 08:26:46 -0700

I own a Lenovo ThinkPad T470 and ordered a replacement battery (Item code: IF245-023-1) found here.

Once I installed my battery into my laptop, letting it fully charge, the computer speed has slowed down immensely. I am pretty sure I’ve purchased the correct battery spec.

What can possibly be wrong/what can I do to fix this issue?

Could the battery itself be faulty?

Lenovo ThinkPad T470: [Blank Screen] LCD Problem or Another Hardware Failure?

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:11:41 -0700

Hello!

I've Lenovo ThinkPad T470 with blank screen LCD.

When I short press Power button, the step is like this:

Fan is running
Green LED on Power Button is Light Up
Keyboard Backlight is Dimmed
Red LED ThinkPad on LCD cover is Light Up

After a few second:
Fan is stop
Green LED on Power Button is still Light Up
Keyboard Backlight is off
Red LED ThinkPad on LCD cover is Light Up
LCD black screen
No beep sound

When I long press power button:

Green LED on Power Button is off
Keyboard Backlight is off
Red LED ThinkPad on LCD cover is off
LCD black screen

I Need Advice

⟐ Commented December 21, 2025 at 21:11 MST

Lenovo ThinkPad T470: Why is camera not working

Thu, 09 May 2024 12:11:12 -0700

When i enter my camera it will show "We can't find your camera" with error code: 0xA00f4244

i don't know what to do

⟐ Answered May 09, 2024 at 12:11 MST

Lenovo ThinkPad T470: Black half Screen on my Thinkpad T470

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:17:42 -0700

I started to find that sometimes when I turn on my thinkpad laptop, the half screen is black and gets displaying correctly and slowly with time, like an engine who needs time to get warm, Idon't know why this started to happen lately, Any help ?

⟐ Answer edited September 21, 2022 at 18:17 MST

Lenovo ThinkPad T470: The display not turning on

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:01:12 -0700

Actually, this is a bad one My sister used my laptop and for some reason after she used it, the display is not turning on anymore then i found a dint near the screen and it seems like something heavy fall on it. The Laptop is still functioning i can connect it to my monitor and it functions well but the screen on the laptop it self is not functioning, what should i do? is it fixable without buying a new screen? Please help thank you!

⟐ Answered June 05, 2026 at 6:01 MST

Lenovo ThinkPad T470: Dead battery or charger?

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:08:20 -0700

My T470’s battery warning came on whilst connected to the mains and it then switched off and refuses to power up. No lights light up when connecting or disconnecting the cable. Tried a phone charger with the correct connection with the same result. I assume it is a problem with the battery itself, but how do I tell?

⟐ Commented February 10, 2026 at 17:08 MST

Lenovo ThinkPad T470: How to fix application was unable to start correctly (0xc0150002)

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:45:51 -0700

My Thinkpad's screen is reloading and canceling all opened documents after showing windows couldn't complete the requested changes. It's also showing application was unable to start correctly (0xc0150002)

⟐ Commented June 24, 2024 at 10:45 MST

Lenovo ThinkPad T470: How to replace Keyboard Bezel Cover 01AX950

Sat, 06 May 2023 18:15:42 -0700

The keyboard bezel cover is cracked. I found one in ebay, please click here. Please guide how this can be fitted.

Thanks!

⟐ Answered May 06, 2023 at 18:15 MST

Lenovo ThinkPad T470: Thunderbolt 3 Port Replacement

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:55:21 -0700

Hello all. The Thunderbolt 3 port on my Thinkpad T470 (Type 20HD) has stopped working. I have already installed all the driver updates to no avail. After inspecting the port closer, I found there is physical damage to the port and several of the pins are severely bent. I believe the only option is to replace it. However, there are basically no repair places that actually solder stuff on the motherboard, and it would more than likely be too expensive to pay a shop to do it. I am going to attempt to do it myself, and I was wondering if anybody has any tips before I do this.

Thanks,

Conrad

⟐ Answer accepted February 19, 2021 at 18:55 MST

Lenovo ThinkPad T470: Troubleshooting to fix stuck boot menu

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:42:17 -0700

Troubleshooting to fix stuck boot menu

Lenovo ThinkPad T470: How to fix stuck on boot menu

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:12:21 -0700

How to fix stuck on boot menu problem

Lenovo ThinkPad T470: Why my laptop does not power on but indicates charging

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:03:11 -0700

Why my laptop does not power on but indicates charging

Lenovo ThinkPad T470: Folding NFC flex cable

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:27:55 -0700

I got the NFC module from aliexpress, but it seems I can't connect the flex cable between the the module and motherboard, anyone got the NFC installed please take the photo the folded flex cable. Thanks

Lenovo ThinkPad T470: Lenovo T470 fan connector stuck in motherboard socket

Thu, 02 May 2024 08:10:05 -0700

I have tried to remove the 5 pin fan plug from my laptop motherboard but it only wiggles. I have tried my fingernails, tweezers, and pliers but it has mostly resulted in the sides of the plug getting damaged. In addition, the tweezers and pliers often slip off the plug, resulting in some of the wires getting disconnected from the head. Is it possible that the plug has been glued in? I have had the laptop serviced before by Lenovo.

I was opening up the laptop to clean up water damage. I don’t see any evidence of water damage around the port but is it still possible that might be what is causing it to get stuck?

I notice when I try to get it out with pliers the plastic seems to be pulling away from the metal component which seem stuck fast.

Is there anything I can do besides desoldering the fan from the cpu?

Got it out by ripping apart the plastic head and pulling the JST pins individually.

⟐ Edited May 02, 2024 at 8:10 MST