58 Removing and Replacing Parts
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NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing
the following procedure.
1Remove the hard drive.
2Remove the keyboard assembly.
3Remove the display assembly.
4Remove the palmrest assembly.
5Remove the system board.
6Remove the battery latch button from the bottom case assembly by
squeezing the snap tabs.
Apply pressure to the latch and spring while unsnapping the snap tabs
to prevent the latch assembly from coming loose from the case. If the
latch assembly does come loose from the case:
aReinsert the spring onto the slider on the latch, and reinstall the
module latch into the holding features on the inside of the case.
bEnsure that the slider is inserted in its respective hole, that the
side of the latch with the two bumps is faci ng th e b ack of the c ase ,
and that the surface with the wear ribs is facing the bottom of the
case.
NOTE: The latch will not function properly if the slider is oriented
incorrectly.
7Snap in the new latch button from the bottom of the base, making
certain the snap tabs are fully engaged in the latch.
8Ensure that the newly installed latch moves smoothly and freely when
pushed and released.
9Repeat steps 5 through 7 for the modular bay latch.