Dell Latitude D610 Service Manual - Page 25

Back to Contents Page Base Latch Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Base Latch Installing the Base Latch CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer. Removing the Base Latch 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the center control cover (see "Removing the Center Control Cover"). 3. Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard"). 4. Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly"). 5. Remove the palm rest (see "Removing the Palm Rest"). 6. Remove the speaker assembly (see "Removing the Speaker Assembly"). 7. Pull the base latch straight up and out of the computer base (no screws secure it in place). 1 base latch 2 computer base Installing the Base Latch 1. Slide the latch over the notch located in the center of the system base. 2. Replace the speaker assembly to secure the latch in place. Back to Contents Page