Is it worth replacing the battery on a ThinkPad X1 Carbon?

For a ThinkPad X1 Carbon, battery replacement is often worth it if the laptop still performs well. The X1 Carbon is built for portability—when the battery wears out, a new pack can bring back the travel-friendly experience.

Signs the X1 Carbon battery is worn

• Runtime is far shorter than expected for light work.
• Battery % jumps or drains inconsistently.
• Shutdowns under load at non-zero %.

Lenovo-specific check

Open Lenovo Vantage and check whether a charging threshold is enabled (often 60–80%). This can make it look like the battery “won’t fully charge.”

Confirm capacity with Battery Report

powercfg /batteryreport

Order the correct battery

Match the battery’s FRU/Part Number and confirm V/Wh and connector shape.