Removing The Release Latch Assembly - Compaq LTE Elite Maintenance And Service Manual

Removing the Release Latch Assembly

To remove either the battery pack or hard drive release latch assembly,
complete the following steps:
1. If you are removing the hard drive release latch assembly, remove the
hard drive (Section 4.12).
2. Remove the keyboard cover (Section 4.7).
3. Remove the keyboard (Section 4.10).
4. Remove the latch spring [1] by holding it with needle-nosed pliers near
its wide end and pulling it straight up out of its slot (Figure 4-57).
5. Remove the e-clip [2] that holds the latch [3] in place and slide the
latch up from its post (Figure 4-57).
6. Remove the release button [4] (Figure 4-57).
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To avoid damage to the computer base enclosure, do not attempt to replace
the latch spring unless it is necessary, since the spring is firmly
attached to the enclosure. Leave the existing spring installed unless it is
defective. When it is necessary to replace the spring, remove the spring
straight up out of its slot. Do not twist the spring when removing it.
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