Dell Vostro A840 Service Manual - Page 3

Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: 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. 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. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 1. Remove the system board (see System Board). 2. Remove the screw from the battery-lock latch and remove it. 3. Remove the screw from the battery-bay release latch. NOTICE: Before you remove the battery release button, observe the orientation of the button to ensure proper installation when the button is replaced. 4. Slide the battery latch assembly to the right to remove it. 5. Unhook the latch spring from the latch. 1 battery-lock latch 3 latch spring 2 battery-bay release latch 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 and tighten the screws. 3. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board). 4. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks in place.