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Battery Latch Assembly
Service Manual
Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before Working on Your Computer
.
2.
Remove the hard drive (see
Removing the Hard Drive
).
3.
Remove the WLAN card (see
Removing a WLAN Card
).
4.
Remove the fan (see
Removing the Fan
).
5.
Remove the hinge cover (see
Removing the Hinge Cover
).
6.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
7.
Remove the display assembly (see
Removing the Display Assembly
).
8.
Remove the palm rest (see
Removing the Palm Rest
).
9.
Disconnect the cable that secures the internal card with Bluetooth
®
wireless technology to the system board (see
Removing the Card
).
10.
Remove the optical drive (see
Removing the Optical Drive
).
11.
Remove the system board (see
Removing the System Board Assembly
).
12.
Remove the DC-power module cable from the system board (see
Removing the DC Power Module
).
13.
Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw from the battery latch assembly.
14.
Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw from the alignment bracket.
15.
Lift the alignment bracket over the pin and push to the left to remove.
16.
Lift the battery-latch assembly out of the computer and unhook the battery latch assembly spring.
17.
Remove the M2 washer screw from the battery release button.
CAUTION:
Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTICE:
The battery-latch assembly spring is not secured to the latch assembly and can be easily misplaced. When removing the battery latch
assembly, place the spring in a secure location until the latch is ready to be reinstalled.
NOTICE:
Before you remove the battery release button, observe the orientation of the button to ensure proper installation when the button is
replaced.
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