Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw from the battery latch assembly.
Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw from the alignment bracket.
Lift the alignment bracket over the pin and push to the left to remove.
NOTICE: The battery-latch assembly spring is not secured to the latch assembly and can be easily misplaced. When removing the battery latch assembly, place the spring in a secure location until the latch is ready to be reinstalled.
Lift the battery-latch assembly out of the computer and unhook the
battery latch assembly spring.
NOTICE: Before you remove the battery release button, observe the orientation of the button to ensure proper installation when the button is replaced.
Remove the M2 washer screw from the battery release button.
1
M2 washer screw
2
M2 x 3-mm screw
3
battery latch assembly
4
alignment bracket screw
5
alignment bracket
6
battery release button
7
battery-latch assembly spring
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTICE: Ensure the battery latch assembly is properly oriented. The indent for the screw should face up when installing the assembly.
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure first.
Ensure that the battery-latch assembly spring is properly mounted on the
guide post of the battery latch assembly.
Align the battery release button with the hole in the battery latch
assembly, then press the button into place.
Replace the M2 washer screw that holds the battery release button in the
battery latch assembly.
Align the guide post on the battery latch assembly with the slot on the
base of the computer, then lower the latch assembly into place.
NOTICE: The battery release button is keyed to ensure proper alignment. If you feel resistance, check the alignment of the release button.
Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw that secures the battery latch assembly.
Position the alignment bracket and replace the M2 x 3-mm screw that
secures the bracket to the computer base.
