Dell XPS M1730 (M1730, Late 2007) - Manual (Page 81)

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Battery Latch Assembly
Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety
instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the
back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery
(see "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 10) before working inside the
computer.
1 Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on
page 10.
2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 25).
3 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27).
4 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on
page 37).
5 Remove the palm rest (see "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 49).
6 Remove the system board (see "Removing the System Board" on page 76).
7 Remove the M2 x 2.5-mm screw in the battery latch assembly.
When you remove the screw, the battery latch release on the bottom of the
computer will also be released.