Adding and Replacing Parts 219
Battery Latch Assembly
Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, 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.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery
(see "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 156) before working inside the
computer.
1
Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on
page 156.
2
Remove the hinge cover (see "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 173).
3
Remove the keyboard (see "Keyboard" on page 174).
4
Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on
page 176).
5
Remove the palm rest (see "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 195).
6
Remove the system board (see "Removing the System Board" on
page 212).
7
Remove the hard drive bay by removing the four M2 x 3-mm screws, and
lifting out the bay.
NOTE: You can remove the hard drive bay without removing the ExpressCard
cage from the hard drive bay.
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