Dell XPS M1710 (MXG061, Early 2006) - Manual (Page 53)

Battery Latch Assembly: Dell XPS M1710 Service Manual
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8. 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.
1 M2 x 2.5-mm screw 2 battery latch assembly
9. Remove the spring from the hook on the computer base by lifting it up and away with a screwdriver or a plastic scribe.
1 hook 2 spring
10. Remove the plastic battery-latch assembly by twisting the assembly slightly and lifting it out of the channel and away
from the computer base.