Battery release latch assembly
NOTE: The battery release latch assembly components are included in the Latch Kit, spare part number
Before removing the battery release latch assembly, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see Battery on page 57), and then remove the following components:
a.Service cover (see Service cover on page 59)
b.Smart Card reader (see Smart Card reader on page 60)
c.Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 61)
d.Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 65)
e.Modem module (see Modem module on page 74)
f.Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 76)
g.Base enclosure (see Base enclosure on page 80)
Remove the battery release latch assembly:
1.Position the base enclosure with the front toward you.
2.Remove the battery release latch actuator from the base enclosure.
3.Turn the base enclosure upside down, with the front toward you.
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