Removing The Battery Latch Assembly; Replacing The Battery Latch Assembly - Dell Inspiron 1320 Service Manual

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Battery Latch Assembly
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1320 Service Manual
Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
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 your 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
computer.
Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the system board (see
3. Press and push the battery release latch clip to release it from the battery latch assembly.
4. Remove the spring from the hook that holds it in place.
5. Lift the battery latch assembly out of the computer base.
1 battery latch assembly
3 spring
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
1. Place the battery latch assembly in the channel in the computer base.
2. Push the battery release latch clip into the battery latch assembly.
3. Using a small screwdriver, place the spring over the hook on the computer base.
Ensure that the newly installed latch moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released.
4. Replace the system board (see
Begin.
Removing the System Board).
2 battery release latch clip
Replacing the System Board).
Removing the Battery) before working inside the