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Battery Latch Assembly

Removing 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" on page10) before working inside the
computer.
1
Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on
page 10.
2
Remove the hinge cover (see "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 25).
3
Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page27).
4
Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on
page 37).
5
Remove the palm rest (see "Removing the Palm Rest" on page49).
6
Remove the system board (see "Removing the System Board" on page76).
7
Remove the M2 x 2.5-mm screw in the battery latch assembly.
When you remove the screw, the battery latch release on the bottom of the
computer will also be released.