Battery and Media Bay Latches : Dell Latitude V700 Service Manual
NOTICE:
To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically
touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
Removing and Replacing the Battery and Media Bay
Latches
1. Follow the instructions in "
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
."
2. Remove the
.
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
.
5. Remove the
.
6. Remove a latch button from the bottom case assembly by squeezing the snap tabs in the center
of the latch.
Apply downward pressure to the tabs while squeezing them together (tweezers work well) to eject
the latch button from the bottom of the case without loosening the upper latch (spring and
slider). If the upper latch does come loose:
a. Reinsert the spring onto the slider, and reinstall both pieces in the latch housing on the
inside of the case.
b. Ensure that the slider is inserted so that the side with the two bumps is facing the back
of the case, and the surface with the wear ribs is facing the bottom of the case.
7. Hold the upper latch in place while you snap the new latch button in from underneath the base,
making certain the snap tabs are fully engaged in the slider.
8. Ensure that the newly installed latch moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released.
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