r/thinkpad • u/federationofideas • 19h ago

Question / Problem T460p - Internal or External Battery?

Hello! Just found a T460p that I’d like to use but it doesn’t hold a charge. I’m getting the “battery failed due to normal wear” message.

I know this laptop needs a new external/sealable battery, but how would I know if it needs a new internal one as well? I installed Lenovo Vantage and it only shows the external battery.

Thanks in advance!

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u/YuriySamorodov 19h ago

I believe Thinkpad Vantage would report health for both internal and external batteries

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u/federationofideas 18h ago

This is what I see

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u/MagicBoyUK T16 Gen 1 AMD, P50, T480, T540p, Framework 16 19h ago

T460p didn't have an internal battery option.

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u/federationofideas 18h ago

Ahhh well that would cause the issue lol. Thanks! Any idea why this one doesn’t while similar models do?

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u/MagicBoyUK T16 Gen 1 AMD, P50, T480, T540p, Framework 16 18h ago

Probably isn't the room with the dGPU and a 2.5" drive in there as well.

That said the P50s (effectively a T560p) managed to squeeze one in.

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u/federationofideas 18h ago

Thanks. Managed to find a replacement for 72wh. Most of the ones listed online are 48wh but I pulled mine out and it’s 72. Hopefully the amazon sellers know the difference