Dell Inspiron 1546 (Late 2009) - Manual (Page 35)

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Battery Latch Assembly
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual
Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board ).
3. Press and push the plastic clips on battery release latch to release it from the battery latch assembly.
4. Using a small screwdriver, remove the latch spring on the battery latch assembly.
5. Slide the battery latch assembly to the side and lift it off the computer base.
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
WARNING: 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.
CAUTION: 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.
CAUTION: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery ) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION: Before you remove the battery release latch, observe the orientation of the latch to ensure proper installation when the button is
replaced.
1 battery latch assembly 2 plastic clips
3 latch spring
CAUTION: Ensure the battery latch assembly is properly oriented. The indent for the button should face up when installing the assembly.