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Battery and Module Bay Latches: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual
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Battery and Module Bay Latches
Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 Service Manual
Removing the Battery and Module Bay Latches
Replacing the Battery and Module Bay Latches
Removing the Battery and Module Bay Latches
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed
batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on
the computer.
NOTICE: Read " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer " before performing the following procedure.
1. Remove the hard drive .
2. Remove the keyboard .
3. Remove the display assembly .
4. Remove the palm rest .
5. Remove the system board .
6. Remove the latch button by using a plastic scribe to push on the snap tabs until the latch button is released from the
bottom case.
To prevent the latch assembly from coming loose, apply pressure to the latch and spring while removing the latch
button. If the latch assembly does come loose from the case:
a. Slide the spring onto the slider on the latch, and reinstall the latch into the holding features on the inside of the
bottom case.
b. Ensure that the slider is inserted into the hole, that the side of the latch with the two bumps is facing the back of
the case, and that the side with the wear rib is facing the front of the case.
NOTE: The latch will not function properly if the slider is oriented incorrectly.
Battery and Module Bay Latches