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Battery Latch Assembly

DellStudio™1745/1747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 subwoofer assembly (see Removing the Subwoofer Assembly).
3. Remove the three screws that secure the battery latch assembly to the computer base.
4. Using a small screwdriver, remove the latch spring on the battery latch assembly.
5. Lift the battery latch assembly out of the computer base.

Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Place the battery latch assembly on the computer base.
3. Using a small screwdriver, place the latch spring over the hook on the computer base.
4. Replace the three screws that secure the battery latch assembly to the computer base.
5. Replace the subwoofer assembly (see Replacing the Subwoofer 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: 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 your computer).
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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screws (3)
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battery latch assembly
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latch spring