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Battery Latches

Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual

  Removing the Battery Latches

  Replacing the Battery Latches

Removing the Battery Latches

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Owner's Manual.

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets.

NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

NOTICE: Read "Before You Begin" before performing the following procedure.

1. Remove the battery.
   
   
2. Remove the keyboard.
   
   
3. Remove the palm rest.
   
   
4. Remove the hinge covers.
   
   
5. Remove the display assembly.
   
   
6. Remove the keyboard tray.
   
   
7. Remove the hard drive.
   
   
8. Remove the memory module.
   
   
9. Remove the Mini PCI card, if present.
   
   
10. Remove the modem card, if present.
    
    
11. Remove the system board.
    
    
12. On the inside of the bottom case, use your fingers to unhook the latch from the bottom case and the snap tabs, catching the latch button on the outside of the bottom case.
    
    

1	spring
2	battery lock latch
3	bottom case
4	battery lock latch
5	spring
6	battery-latch release button

Replacing the Battery Latches

1. Snap in the new latch button from behind the bottom case, making certain that the snap tabs are fully engaged in the latch.
   
   

NOTE: The battery latch release has springs and should be installed on the bottom case.

2. Ensure that the newly installed latch moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released.
   
   

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