Dell Inspiron 7000 Service Manual page 100

This section provides the removal procedure for the latch assembly.
LED cable
LED board
4-mm screws (3)
latch cover
center lock
latches (2)
springs (2)
To remove the latch assembly, follow these steps (see Figure 4-45):
1. Disconnect the LED cable from connector JP2 on the LED board.
2. Remove the 4-mm screw securing the LED board to the plastic base.
3. Remove the LED board.
4. Remove the two 4-mm screws holding the latch cover for the battery bay
and options bay.
5. Remove the latch cover.
6. Remove the center lock over the two latches with springs.
7 . Remove each spring and latch.
Be careful not to lose the small springs.
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-65