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Battery Latch

Dell™ Latitude™ D820  Service Manual

CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.

1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
   
   
2. Remove the hard drive (see Hard Drive).
   
   
3. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover).
   
   
4. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard).
   
   
5. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
   
   
6. Remove the palm rest (see Palm Rest).
   
   
7. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly).
   
   
8. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).
   
   
9. To remove the battery latch, use a plastic scribe or screwdriver to carefully dislodge the battery latch from the base, and lift the latch away.
   
   

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