Dell Inspiron N4030 Service Manual - Page 3

Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly 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: 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 the back of the computer). 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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 13 in Removing the System Board. 3. Remove the I/O board (see Removing the I/O Board). 4. Press and push the plastic clips on battery release latch to release it from the battery latch assembly. 5. Using a small screwdriver, remove the latch spring on the battery latch assembly. 6. Slide the battery latch assembly to the side and remove it from the computer base. 1 battery latch assembly 3 latch spring 2 plastic clips Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Slide the battery latch assembly into place. 3. Using a small screwdriver, place the latch spring over the hook on the battery latch assembly. 4. Push the plastic clips on the battery release latch into the hole on the battery latch assembly to secure the battery release latch.