Dell Inspiron 1545 - Manual (Page 4)

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Battery Latch Assembly
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual
Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .
2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board ).
3. Squeeze the plastic clip to release the battery latch assembly.
4. Remove the spring from the hook that holds it in place.
5. Lift the assembly out of the computer base.
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
1. Place the latch assembly in the channel on the computer base.
2. Using a small screwdriver, place the spring over the hook on the computer base.
Ensure that the newly installed latch moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released.
3. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board ).
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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 an unpainted metal surface (such
as a connector on the back of the computer).
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer ) before working inside the
computer.
NOTICE: 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.
1 battery latch assembly 2 plastic clip
3 spring
NOTICE: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in
damage to the computer.