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 Battery Latch Assembly  

Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service Manual 

 

  

Removing the Battery Latch Assembly 

 

  

Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Removing the Battery Latch Assembly  

 

 

1.

Follow the procedures in 

Before You Begin

.  

 

 

  

2.

Remove the battery (see 

Removing the Battery

).  

 

 

  

3.

Follow the instructions from 

step 3

 to 

step 19

 in 

Removing the System Board

.  

 

 

  

4.

Remove the screw that secures the battery release latch to the battery latch assembly.  
 

 

  

5.

Remove the battery latch spring from the battery latch assembly and the computer base.  
 

 

  

6.

Remove the battery latch assembly from the computer base.  
 

  

 

Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly  

 

 

1.

Follow the procedures in 

Before You Begin

.  

 

 

  

2.

Place the battery latch assembly into the computer base.  
 

 

  

3.

Hook the battery latch spring to the battery latch assembly and then to the computer base.  
 

 

  

4.

Hold the battery release latch in place and replace the screw that secures the battery release latch to the battery latch assembly.  
 

 

  

5.

Follow the instructions from 

step 5

 to 

step 24

 in 

Replacing the System Board

.  

 

 

 

 

WARNING: 

Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best 

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 

 

CAUTION: 

Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ 

is not covered by your warranty.

 

CAUTION: 

To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal 

surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

 

CAUTION: 

To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see 

Removing the Battery

) before working inside the 

computer.

battery latch spring 

screw 

battery latch assembly 

battery release latch 

Summary of Contents for Inspiron 1764

Page 1: ... entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own December 2009 Rev A00 Regulatory model P07E series Regulatory type P07E001 Before You Begin Battery Optical Drive Module Cover Coin Cell Battery Memory Module s Wireless Mini Card Hard Drive Power Button Panel Keyboard Palm Rest Internal Card With Bl...

Page 2: ...or to the computer base 10 Lift the AC adapter connector out of the computer base Replacing the AC Adapter Connector WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should pe...

Page 3: ... the Palm Rest 6 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 7 Replace the power button panel see Replacing the Power Button Panel 8 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 9 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 10 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no...

Page 4: ...afety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yours...

Page 5: ...d the power button until the computer turns off Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety i...

Page 6: ...ur computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets 6 Disconnect all attached devices from your computer 7 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery 8 Open the computer and press the power button to ground the system board Back to Contents Page CAUTION To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device CAUTION ...

Page 7: ...elect the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list d Click Confirm 5 A list of results appear on the screen Click BIOS 6 Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file The File Download window appears 7 Click Save to save the file on your desktop The file downloads to your desktop 8 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears The file icon appears on your desktop and...

Page 8: ...etooth card to the system board 9 Lift the Bluetooth card to disconnect it from the connector on the system board Replacing the Bluetooth Card 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regul...

Page 9: ...Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 6 Replace the power button panel see Replacing the Power Button Panel 7 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 8 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 9 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws rema...

Page 10: ... Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicin...

Page 11: ...e the display panel see Replacing the Display Panel 7 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 8 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly 9 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in dama...

Page 12: ... Page WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your wa...

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Page 14: ...to the computer base 4 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your comp...

Page 15: ...cing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on your computer CAUTION To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor press to apply sli...

Page 16: ...sor Heat Sink 5 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 24 in Replacing the System Board Back to Contents Page NOTE If a new processor is installed you will receive a new thermal cooling assembly which will include an affixed thermal pad or you will receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation NOTE The pin 1 corner of the processor module has a triangle ...

Page 17: ... dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING If you remove the processor heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat sink CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground y...

Page 18: ... 4 to step 24 in Replacing the System Board Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer ...

Page 19: ...the display assembly to the computer base 8 Remove the power button panel see Removing the Power Button Panel 9 Remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only...

Page 20: ...w 13 Hold the display assembly in place and remove the three screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base 14 Lift the display assembly off the alignment posts on the computer base Replacing the Display Assembly 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Use the alignment posts to place the display assembly on the computer base 1 Mini Card antenna cable routing 2 display cable gr...

Page 21: ... the Module Cover 12 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 13 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 3 Carefully pull up around the inside edges of the display bezel to remove it from the display assembly Replacing the Displ...

Page 22: ...ee Removing the Display Assembly 3 Remove the display bezel see Removing the Display Bezel 4 Remove the six screws that secure the display panel to the display cover 5 Lift the display panel at an angle and hold it in place 6 Peel the tape on the display cable and disconnect the display cable from the connector on the display panel CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensu...

Page 23: ...ery see Replacing the Battery Display Panel Brackets Removing the Display Panel Brackets 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 3 Remove the display bezel see Removing the Display Bezel 4 Remove the display panel see Removing the Display Panel 5 Remove the six screws that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel Rep...

Page 24: ...ay Panel 5 Remove the four screws that secure the display hinges to the display cover Replacing the Display Hinges 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Use the alignment posts to place the display hinges on the display cover Ensure the Mini Card antenna cables and display cable route under the left hinge before replacing the screw 3 Replace the four screws that secure the display hinges t...

Page 25: ...in 2 Route the display cable through the routing guides on the display cover 3 Replace the display hinges see Replacing the Display Hinges 4 Replace the display panel see Replacing the Display Panel 5 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 6 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly 7 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTI...

Page 26: ... secure the processor fan to the computer base 10 Lift the processor fan out of the computer base WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on yo...

Page 27: ...acing the Palm Rest 6 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 7 Replace the power button panel see Replacing the Power Button Panel 8 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 9 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 10 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure th...

Page 28: ...r when the drive is hot do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To prevent data loss turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer before removing the hard drive Do not remove the hard drive while the comp...

Page 29: ... Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base 8 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 9 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery 10 Install the operating system for your computer as needed See Restoring Your Operating System in the Setup Guide 11 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as needed For more information see the Del...

Page 30: ...hipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist gro...

Page 31: ...lower the keyboard into place 5 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm rest 6 Replace the four screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base 7 Replace the power button panel see Replacing the Power Button Panel 8 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page 1 connector latch 2 keyboard cable CAUTION Before turni...

Page 32: ...e 4 Hold the battery release latch in place and replace the screw that secures the battery release latch to the battery latch assembly 5 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 24 in Replacing the System Board WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Hom...

Page 33: ...Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer ...

Page 34: ...mputer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic disch...

Page 35: ...mputer and an electrical outlet 6 Turn on the computer As the computer boots it detects the memory module s and automatically updates the system configuration information Confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer In Microsoft Windows Vista click Start Help and Support Dell System Information In Microsoft Windows 7 click Start Control Panel System and Security System Back to Contents P...

Page 36: ...eplacing the Microphone 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Slide the microphone into the slot in the computer base WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician ...

Page 37: ...anel see Replacing the Power Button Panel 7 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 8 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 9 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer...

Page 38: ...Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface CAUTION To help prevent da...

Page 39: ...the Battery 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as required For more information see the Dell Technology Guide Back to Contents Page CAUTION Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place If you use excessive force you may damage the connector CAUTION The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion If you feel resistance check the connectors on the card and on the s...

Page 40: ...screws that secure the optical drive board to the computer base 10 Lift the optical drive board out of the computer base WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician shoul...

Page 41: ...ctor latch to secure the cable 5 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 6 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 7 Replace the power button panel see Replacing the Power Button Panel 8 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 9 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 10 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION ...

Page 42: ...d the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge groun...

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Page 44: ...om the connector on the system board 11 Pull the Mini Card antenna cables up through the slot in the computer base 12 Note the routing of the Mini Card antenna cables and remove them from the routing guides on the palm rest 13 Remove the six screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer ...

Page 45: ...press down on the connector latch to secure the cable 4 Replace the six screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base 5 Route the Mini Card antenna cables through the routing guides on the palm rest 6 Thread the Mini Card antenna cables through the slot in the computer base 7 Replace the sixteen screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base 1 palm rest 2 screws 6 3 Mini Card antenn...

Page 46: ...Replacing the Mini Card 11 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 12 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 13 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer ...

Page 47: ...puter base WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by yo...

Page 48: ...nd carefully snap the power button panel into place 4 Close the computer and turn it over 5 Replace the two screws that secure the power button panel to the computer base 6 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page 1 power button cable 2 pull tab 3 connector latch 4 power button panel CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screw...

Page 49: ...d remove the speakers and cable from the computer base Replacing the Speakers 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Place the speakers in the computer base WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTIO...

Page 50: ...e the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 8 Replace the power button panel see Replacing the Power Button Panel 9 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 10 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 11 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain i...

Page 51: ...ving the Bluetooth Card 14 Remove the processor fan see Removing the Processor Fan 15 Disconnect the following cables from their connectors on the system board l microphone cable l AC adapter connector cable l display cable l speaker cable l USB connector cable 16 Lift the connector latch and slide the USB audio cable out of the connector on the system board 17 Lift the connector latch and slide t...

Page 52: ...rocessor module see Removing the Processor Module Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Replace the processor module see Replacing the Processor Module 3 Replace the processor heat sink see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink 4 Turn the system board over 1 USB connector cable 2 AC adapter connector cable 3 display cable 4 optical drive board cable 5 connector latch...

Page 53: ...anel see Replacing the Power Button Panel 16 Replace the hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive 17 Replace the Mini Card see Replacing the Mini Card 18 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 19 Replace the coin cell battery see Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 20 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 21 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Dr...

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Page 55: ... to the computer base 10 Lift the USB audio board and ease the USB and audio connectors out of the computer base Replacing the USB Audio Board WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified se...

Page 56: ... on the connector latch to secure the cable 6 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 7 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 8 Replace the power button panel see Replacing the Power Button Panel 9 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 10 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 11 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents...

Page 57: ...k to Contents Page WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not cover...

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