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Battery Latch Assembly

Dell™ Inspiron™ 1318 Service Manual

  Removing the Battery Latch Assembly

  Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly

CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer.

Removing the Battery Latch Assembly

1. Remove the system board (see System Board).
   
   
2. Remove the charger board (see Charger Board).
   
   

NOTICE: Before you remove the battery release button, observe the orientation of the button to ensure proper installation when the button is replaced.

3. Press the plastic grip together to release the latch button.
   
   
4. Slide the battery latch assembly to the right to remove it.
   
   

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latch assembly

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plastic grip

Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly

NOTICE: Ensure the battery latch assembly is properly oriented. The indent for the button should face up when installing the assembly.

1. Replace the spring and slide the battery latch assembly into place.
   
   
2. Replace the latch button.
   
   
3. Replace the charger board (see Charger Board).
   
   
4. Replace the system board (see System Board).
   
   
5. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place.
   
   

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