Dell Inspiron 1440 - Removing the Battery Latch Assembly; Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly

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 Battery Latch Assembly
Dell™Inspiron™1440ServiceManual
Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
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Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).
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3. Press and push the plastic clips on battery release latch to release it from the battery latch assembly.
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4. Using a small screwdriver, remove the latch spring on the battery latch assembly.
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5. Slide the battery latch assembly to the side and remove it from the computer base.
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 the back of the 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 Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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latch spring
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plastic clips
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battery latch assembly