Dell Inspiron 3800 - Manual (Page 63)

To remove the bay latch assemblies, perform the following steps:
1. Remove the main battery.
2. Remove the device from the media bay.
3. Remove the keyboard assembly .
4. Remove the display assembly .
5. Remove the palmrest assembly .
6. Remove the left bay-latch button from the outside of the bottom case assembly by carefully squeezing the snap
tabs to unsnap the latch.
Keep pressure applied to the bay latch and spring while unsnapping the snap tabs to prevent the bay
latch assembly from coming loose from the case. If the bay latch assembly does come loose from the
case, perform the following steps:
a. Carefully reinsert the spring onto the slider on the bay latch, and reinstall the bay latch into the
holding features on the inside of the case.
b. Ensure that the slider is inserted in its respective hole, that the side of the latch with the two bumps
is facing the back of the case, and that the surface with the wear ribs is facing the bottom of the
case (see
Figure 21 ).
7. Snap in the new latch button from the bottom of the case, making certain its snap tabs are fully engaged in the
bay latch.
8. Ensure that the newly installed latch moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released.
9. Repeat steps 6 through 8 for the latch on the right side.
Figure 21. Left Bay Latch and Spring
Modem Assembly
The modem assembly is optional. If present, you must remove the modem before you can remove the system board
(see
Figure 22 ).
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the
computer.
Removing the Modem Assembly
1. Remove the main battery and secondary battery (if present).
2. Remove the keyboard assembly .
1 Bay latches (2)
2 Springs (2)
3 Bottom case assembly
4 Bay latch buttons (2)
5 Location of snap tabs
(2)
6 Sliders (2)
1 Bump side
2 Wear ribs (2)