Dell M1530 manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly, Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly

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Battery Latch Assembly

Dell™ XPS™ M1530 Service Manual

Removing the Battery Latch Assembly

Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly

CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer.

Removing the Battery Latch Assembly

1.Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2.Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover).

3.Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).

4.Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).

5.Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).

6.Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).

7.Squeeze the plastic clips together to release the button and slide the battery latch assembly to the right to remove it.

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8.Remove the spring from the hook on the computer base by lifting it up and away with a screwdriver or a plastic scribe.

9.Remove the plastic battery-latch assembly starting from the right side corner and proceeding towards the other end as shown above in the illustrations.

Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly

1.Insert the latch assembly into the channel on the computer base, and press it into place.

2.Using a small screwdriver, hook the spring over the hook on the computer base.

3.Place the battery latch release under the computer base and line it up with the plastic clips in the base.

Ensure that the newly installed latch moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released.