ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 repairability

By Fixability Index · Updated 26 September 2026

Battery, keyboard, RAM and SSD have separate guides; its SSD procedure specifies a single-sided M.2 2280 NVMe drive.

What to check before buying

Replacement parts: Battery, SSD and RAM each have replacement guides.
Repair documentation: iFixit specifies a single-sided M.2 2280 NVMe SSD for the T16 Gen 3.
SSD type: The documented slot takes single-sided M.2 2280 NVMe, not SATA.

Storage

iFixit specifies a single-sided M.2 2280 NVMe SSD for the T16 Gen 3. A SATA or double-sided drive is not supported by that procedure.

Battery and input

The battery, keyboard and RAM each have their own guides. The battery guide distinguishes part numbers for the 52.5 Wh and larger options.

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