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Battery Latch

CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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.

1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" to remove the battery and prepare the computer for work.
   
   
2. Remove any installed memory modules, smart card, modem, or PC Card.
   
   
3. Remove the keyboard.
   
   
4. Remove the display.
   
   
5. Remove the palm rest.
   
   
6. Remove the system board.
   
   
7. Press down on the battery latch to remove it.
   
   

1	spring
2	battery latch
3	battery latch locking arm

8. Press in the spring and pull up on the battery latch locking arm.
   
   

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