Back to Contents PageBattery Latch AssemblyDell Studio™ 1745/1747 Service ManualRemoving the Battery Latch AssemblyReplacing the Battery Latch AssemblyRemoving the Battery Latch Assembly1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.2. Remove the subwoofer assembly (see Removing the Subwoofer Assembly).3. Remove the three screws that secure the battery latch assembly to the computer base.4. Using a small screwdriver, remove the latch spring on the battery latch assembly.5. Lift the battery latch assembly out of the computer base.Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.2. Place the battery latch assembly on the computer base.3. Using a small screwdriver, place the latch spring over the hook on the computer base.4. Replace the three screws that secure the battery latch assembly to the computer base.5. Replace the subwoofer assembly (see Replacing the Subwoofer Assembly).WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.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 avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metalsurface (such as a connector on your computer).CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside thecomputer.1 screws (3) 2 battery latch assembly3 latch spring