HP 684332-071 User Manual

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Battery release latch assembly
NOTE:
The battery release latch assembly components are included in the Latch Kit, spare part
number 684339-001.
Before removing the battery release latch assembly, follow these steps:
1.
Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.
Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.
Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.
Remove the battery (see 
), and then remove the following components:
a.
Service cover (see 
)
b.
Optical drive (see 
)
c.
Hard drive (see 
d.
)
e.
Keyboard (see 
f.
Base enclosure (see 
)
Remove the battery release latch assembly:
1.
Position the base enclosure with the front toward you.
2.
Remove the battery release latch actuator from the base enclosure.
3.
Turn the base enclosure right side up, with the front toward you.
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Chapter 4   Removal and replacement procedures