Dell Vostro A840 - Removing the Battery Latch Assembly; Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly

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 Battery Latch Assembly
Dell™Vostro™A840/A860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 instructions in Before You Begin.
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1. Remove the system board (see System Board).
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2. Remove the screw from the battery-lock latch and remove it.
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3. Remove the screw from the battery-bay release latch.
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4. Slide the battery latch assembly to the right to remove it.
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5. Unhook the latch spring from the latch.
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
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1. Replace the spring and slide the battery latch assembly into place.
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2. Replace and tighten the screws.
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3. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board).
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4. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks in place.
CAUTION: 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.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back
panel of the computer.
NOTICE: Before you remove the battery release button, observe the orientation of the button to ensure proper installation when the button is
replaced.
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battery-lock latch
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battery-bay release latch
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latch spring
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NOTICE: Ensure the battery latch assembly is properly oriented. The indent for the button should face up when installing the assembly.