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Battery Latch Assembly
Dell™Inspiron™1440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 system board (see Removing the System Board).
3. Press and push the plastic clips on battery release latch to release it from the battery latch assembly.
4. Using a small screwdriver, remove the latch spring on the battery latch assembly.
5. Slide the battery latch assembly to the side and remove it from the computer base.

Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly

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: 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: 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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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latch spring
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plastic clips
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battery latch assembly