{"id":25363,"date":"2026-01-18T14:01:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T14:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buy-a-charger.co.uk\/blog\/?p=25363"},"modified":"2026-01-28T14:10:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T14:10:37","slug":"lenovo-thinkpad-t470-battery-replacement-upgrade-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buy-a-charger.co.uk\/blog\/lenovo-thinkpad-t470-battery-replacement-upgrade-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Battery Replacement &#038; Upgrade Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"blog-post\">\n<header>\n<p>\n      The <strong>Lenovo ThinkPad T470<\/strong> is still widely used for business, school, and repair-shop refurb projects.<br \/>\n      One of the best things about the T470 is that it supports a <strong>dual-battery design<\/strong> (internal + removable external),<br \/>\n      which means you can:\n    <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Restore<\/strong> original battery life by replacing worn batteries<\/li>\n<li><strong>Upgrade<\/strong> runtime by choosing a higher-capacity external battery (48Wh or 72Wh)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n      <strong>Important note:<\/strong> The ThinkPad T470 uses the <strong>same battery options as the ThinkPad T480<\/strong>,<br \/>\n      so the battery models below apply to both systems.\n    <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:16px 0; padding:14px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:12px; background:#fafafa;\">\n      <strong>Compatible battery options (T470 \/ T480 shared):<\/strong><br \/>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buy-a-charger.co.uk\/pcbattery\/product-tag\/lenovo-thinkpad-t480-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n        View all compatible batteries<br \/>\n      <\/a><br \/>\n      <span style=\"display:inline-block; margin:0 10px;\">|<\/span><br \/>\n      <a href=\"#choose\">Jump to: Which battery should I buy?<\/a><br \/>\n      <span style=\"display:inline-block; margin:0 10px;\">|<\/span><br \/>\n      <a href=\"#install\">Jump to: Replacement overview<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/header>\n<nav aria-label=\"Table of contents\">\n<h2>Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#how-it-works\">How the ThinkPad T470 dual-battery system works<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#why-runtime-drops\">Why your T470 battery life drops over time<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#symptoms\">Signs it\u2019s time to replace (or upgrade) the battery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#choose\">Battery options for T470 (internal + external)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#runtime\">How much extra runtime can you expect?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#diagnose\">Quick diagnosis: battery health check before ordering<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#install\">Replacement overview (external + internal)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#aftercare\">After replacement: calibration + best settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#repair-shop\">Repair shop checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<section id=\"how-it-works\">\n<h2>1) How the ThinkPad T470 dual-battery system works<\/h2>\n<p>\n      Most ThinkPad T470 configurations use a <strong>two-battery setup<\/strong>:\n    <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Internal battery (inside the chassis):<\/strong> keeps the system running during external swaps<\/li>\n<li><strong>External battery (removable pack):<\/strong> can be replaced quickly without opening the laptop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n      This design is a huge advantage for both normal users and repair shops:<br \/>\n      you can replace the external battery in seconds, and you can extend runtime by choosing a larger-capacity external pack.\n    <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"why-runtime-drops\">\n<h2>2) Why your T470 battery life drops over time<\/h2>\n<p>\n      Lithium-ion batteries are consumable parts. Over years of use, the battery\u2019s<br \/>\n      <strong>full charge capacity<\/strong> gradually declines. Eventually, a laptop that once lasted a workday<br \/>\n      can drop to a couple of hours\u2014or less.\n    <\/p>\n<p>Common accelerators of battery wear:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Heat:<\/strong> charging while under heavy load, blocked airflow, high ambient temperature<\/li>\n<li><strong>Staying at 100% for long periods:<\/strong> constant \u201cfull\u201d storage increases stress<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deep discharges:<\/strong> frequently running down to very low %<\/li>\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> even lightly used packs degrade over time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"symptoms\">\n<h2>3) Signs it\u2019s time to replace (or upgrade) the battery<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Short runtime:<\/strong> battery drains much faster than it used to<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battery % jumps:<\/strong> sudden drops, \u201cstuck\u201d percentage, or inaccurate time remaining<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unexpected shutdowns:<\/strong> powers off at 20\u201340% (weak cells or gauge issues)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Only one battery works:<\/strong> internal or external shows very low capacity compared to the other<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swelling:<\/strong> stop using immediately and replace safely (swollen batteries can damage the chassis)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n      If your ThinkPad works normally on AC power but runtime is poor when unplugged, battery replacement or upgrade is usually<br \/>\n      the fastest, most cost-effective fix.\n    <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"choose\">\n<h2>4) Battery options for ThinkPad T470 (same set as T480)<\/h2>\n<p>\n      The ThinkPad T470 uses the same internal\/external battery options as the T480. Below are the most common choices:\n    <\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto; margin:14px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; min-width:900px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"padding:10px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\">Battery model<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\">Position<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\">Capacity<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\">Best for<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\">Link<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\"><strong>01AV421<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">Internal<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">24Wh<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">Restoring baseline stability and battery switching behavior<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buy-a-charger.co.uk\/pcbattery\/product\/24wh-lenovo-01av421-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View<\/a>\n            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\"><strong>01AV423 (61)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">External<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">24Wh<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">Slim\/light profile; quick external replacement<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buy-a-charger.co.uk\/pcbattery\/product\/24wh-lenovo-01av423-61-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View<\/a>\n            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\"><strong>01AV427 (61)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">External<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">48Wh<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">Best balance: noticeable runtime upgrade without max size<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buy-a-charger.co.uk\/pcbattery\/product\/48wh-lenovo-01av427-61-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View<\/a>\n            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\"><strong>Lenovo 61<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">External<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">72Wh<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">Maximum runtime for travel and long unplugged sessions<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buy-a-charger.co.uk\/pcbattery\/product\/72wh-lenovo-61-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View<\/a>\n            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<h3>Which one should you buy?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Restore the original experience:<\/strong> Replace both internal 24Wh + external (24Wh\/48Wh\/72Wh depending on your preference).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fastest fix for most users:<\/strong> Replace the <strong>external<\/strong> battery first (it\u2019s the easiest part to swap).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best everyday upgrade:<\/strong> 48Wh external (good runtime without the largest size\/weight).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maximum endurance:<\/strong> 72Wh external (best for travel, field work, long days away from outlets).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"margin:16px 0; padding:12px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:12px; background:#fafafa;\">\n      <strong>See all compatible options:<\/strong><br \/>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buy-a-charger.co.uk\/pcbattery\/product-tag\/lenovo-thinkpad-t480-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n        ThinkPad T470 \/ T480 compatible battery collection<br \/>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<h3>Product cards (with images)<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap:14px; margin-top:10px;\">\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #e8e8e8; border-radius:12px; padding:12px;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buy-a-charger.co.uk\/pcbattery\/product\/24wh-lenovo-01av421-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.buy-a-charger.co.uk\/pcbattery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Lenovo-01AV421-24Wh-324x324.jpg\"\n               alt=\"24Wh Lenovo 01AV421 Internal Battery for ThinkPad T470\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:10px;\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin:10px 0 6px;\">24Wh Lenovo 01AV421 (Internal)<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">Restores baseline battery health and stable switching behavior.<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buy-a-charger.co.uk\/pcbattery\/product\/24wh-lenovo-01av421-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View product<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #e8e8e8; border-radius:12px; padding:12px;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buy-a-charger.co.uk\/pcbattery\/product\/24wh-lenovo-01av423-61-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.buy-a-charger.co.uk\/pcbattery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Lenovo-01AV423-24Wh-324x324.jpg\"\n               alt=\"24Wh Lenovo 01AV423 (61) External Battery for ThinkPad T470\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:10px;\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin:10px 0 6px;\">24Wh Lenovo 01AV423 (61) (External)<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">Slim and light\u2014quick external replacement for everyday use.<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buy-a-charger.co.uk\/pcbattery\/product\/24wh-lenovo-01av423-61-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View product<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #e8e8e8; border-radius:12px; padding:12px;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buy-a-charger.co.uk\/pcbattery\/product\/48wh-lenovo-01av427-61-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.buy-a-charger.co.uk\/pcbattery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Lenovo-61-48Wh-324x324.jpg\"\n               alt=\"48Wh Lenovo 01AV427 (61) External Battery for ThinkPad T470\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:10px;\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin:10px 0 6px;\">48Wh Lenovo 01AV427 (61) (External)<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">Best balance: a real runtime upgrade without the largest pack.<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buy-a-charger.co.uk\/pcbattery\/product\/48wh-lenovo-01av427-61-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View product<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #e8e8e8; border-radius:12px; padding:12px;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buy-a-charger.co.uk\/pcbattery\/product\/72wh-lenovo-61-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.buy-a-charger.co.uk\/pcbattery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Lenovo-61-72Wh-416x416.jpg\"\n               alt=\"72Wh Lenovo 61 External Battery for ThinkPad T470\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:10px;\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin:10px 0 6px;\">72Wh Lenovo 61 (External)<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">Maximum unplugged runtime\u2014ideal for travel and long workdays.<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buy-a-charger.co.uk\/pcbattery\/product\/72wh-lenovo-61-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View product<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"runtime\">\n<h2>5) How much extra runtime can you expect?<\/h2>\n<p>\n      A practical way to estimate runtime is:<br \/>\n      <strong>Runtime (hours) \u2248 Battery energy (Wh) \u00f7 Average power draw (W)<\/strong>.\n    <\/p>\n<p>\n      Light workloads (documents, browsing, moderate brightness) often average <strong>6\u20138W<\/strong>.<br \/>\n      Using 7W as a simple example:\n    <\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto; margin:14px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; min-width:760px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"padding:10px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\">External battery<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\">Energy (Wh)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\">Example draw<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\">Approx runtime<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\">What to expect<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">External 24Wh<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">24Wh<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">7W<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">~3.4 hours<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">Slim profile, basic endurance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">External 48Wh<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">48Wh<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">7W<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">~6.8 hours<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">Strong real-world upgrade<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">External 72Wh<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">72Wh<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">7W<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">~10.3 hours<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">Maximum travel endurance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>\n      Actual results depend on brightness, Wi-Fi signal strength, background apps, and battery age.<br \/>\n      But the key point is simple: <strong>Wh capacity scales your runtime<\/strong>. If your old battery has degraded to half capacity,<br \/>\n      replacing it can feel like a \u201cnew laptop\u201d again.\n    <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"diagnose\">\n<h2>6) Quick diagnosis: battery health check before ordering<\/h2>\n<h3>6.1 Use Windows Battery Report (fast and reliable)<\/h3>\n<p>On Windows, you can generate a battery health report:<\/p>\n<pre style=\"background:#0b1020; color:#e8e8e8; padding:12px; border-radius:10px; overflow:auto;\"><code>powercfg \/batteryreport<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>\n      Compare <strong>Design Capacity<\/strong> vs <strong>Full Charge Capacity<\/strong>. If full charge capacity is far below design capacity,<br \/>\n      the battery is worn and replacement is the correct fix.\n    <\/p>\n<h3>6.2 Identify whether the internal or external battery is the weak link<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>If the laptop dies quickly with the external battery removed: internal battery may be weak.<\/li>\n<li>If runtime collapses only when running on the external pack: external battery may be weak.<\/li>\n<li>If both are old: replacing both restores the full dual-battery advantage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"install\">\n<h2>7) Replacement overview (external + internal)<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin:12px 0; padding:12px; border:1px solid #eee; border-radius:12px; background:#fffdf2;\">\n      <strong>Safety note:<\/strong> If you\u2019re not comfortable opening a laptop, ask a professional technician.<br \/>\n      Always power off completely and unplug the charger before servicing.\n    <\/div>\n<h3>7.1 External battery replacement (quickest)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Shut down the laptop (not sleep\/hibernate if possible).<\/li>\n<li>Unplug AC power and accessories.<\/li>\n<li>Release the battery latches and remove the external pack.<\/li>\n<li>Insert the new external battery until it clicks and locks.<\/li>\n<li>Boot and confirm the battery is detected and charging normally.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>7.2 Internal battery replacement (requires opening the chassis)<\/h3>\n<p>\n      The internal battery is mounted inside the base. Many ThinkPads provide a BIOS option to<br \/>\n      <strong>disable the built-in battery<\/strong> before servicing. Use that feature if available.\n    <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Back up important data and shut down.<\/li>\n<li>Unplug the charger and peripherals.<\/li>\n<li>(Recommended) Use \u201cDisable built-in battery\u201d in BIOS\/UEFI if the option exists.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the bottom cover screws and lift the cover carefully.<\/li>\n<li>Disconnect the battery connector, remove the battery screws, install the new pack.<\/li>\n<li>Reconnect, reassemble, then verify charging and detection in Windows.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"aftercare\">\n<h2>8) After replacement: calibration + best settings<\/h2>\n<h3>8.1 First-day behavior<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Charge normally and allow the system to settle after boot.<\/li>\n<li>Do a normal work session and confirm discharge rate looks stable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>8.2 Calibration (only if you have symptoms)<\/h3>\n<p>\n      If the battery percentage is inaccurate (jumps, shuts down early), a gauge reset\/calibration can help.<br \/>\n      Calibration improves accuracy\u2014it does not restore worn capacity.\n    <\/p>\n<h3>8.3 Settings that extend battery lifespan<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use a charge limit\/threshold<\/strong> (for example ~80%) if the laptop stays plugged in often.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid heat while charging<\/strong> (don\u2019t block vents; avoid heavy load on soft surfaces).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Balanced power mode<\/strong> is usually the best default for daily work.<\/li>\n<li>If storing the laptop long-term, store around <strong>50\u201360%<\/strong> when possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"repair-shop\">\n<h2>9) Repair shop checklist<\/h2>\n<h3>Intake checks (fast, high-signal)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Verify whether the customer complaint is <strong>capacity loss<\/strong> or <strong>gauge inaccuracy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Check Windows battery report (design vs full charge capacity).<\/li>\n<li>Test internal-only and external-only behavior to isolate the weak pack.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect for swelling and physical damage before powering the device for extended time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Recommended \u201crestore vs upgrade\u201d sales logic<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Restore:<\/strong> replace the worn internal 24Wh and\/or external battery (match the customer\u2019s original capacity preference).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Upgrade:<\/strong> keep\/replace internal 24Wh, install 48Wh (best balance) or 72Wh (max endurance) external.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"faq\">\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>Is the ThinkPad T470 battery the same as the T480 battery?<\/h3>\n<p>\n      Yes\u2014your T470 uses the same battery options as the T480 for the configurations listed in this guide<br \/>\n      (internal 24Wh + external 24Wh\/48Wh\/72Wh options).\n    <\/p>\n<h3>Should I replace the internal battery too?<\/h3>\n<p>\n      If the internal pack is worn, replacing it improves stability (shutdown behavior and switching) and restores baseline capacity.<br \/>\n      If your external battery is the main issue and the internal still has healthy capacity, you can start with external first.\n    <\/p>\n<h3>Does the 72Wh battery make the laptop bigger?<\/h3>\n<p>\n      Higher-capacity external batteries can extend beyond the chassis on some ThinkPads.<br \/>\n      The trade-off is simple: more size\/weight for significantly longer runtime.\n    <\/p>\n<h3>My battery percentage jumps\u2014should I replace it?<\/h3>\n<p>\n      If capacity is low (full charge capacity is far below design), replace the battery.<br \/>\n      If capacity is still reasonable but readings are inaccurate, calibration may help.\n    <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<footer>\n<div style=\"margin:18px 0; padding:14px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:12px; background:#fafafa;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\">Shop compatible ThinkPad T470 batteries<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">\n        Replace worn batteries to restore your T470\u2019s original runtime\u2014or upgrade the external battery to 48Wh or 72Wh for longer endurance.\n      <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buy-a-charger.co.uk\/pcbattery\/product-tag\/lenovo-thinkpad-t480-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n          View all compatible battery options (T470 \/ T480 shared)<br \/>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Lenovo ThinkPad T470 is still widely used for business, school, and repair-shop refurb projects. 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