Dell Latitude X300 Latch Replacement

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Dell Latitude X300 Latch Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

4

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

This is a step-by-step guide on how to replace the Latch on the Dell Latitude X300 laptop. You will need a Philips screwdriver and a replacement latch to complete this repair. This repair will be needed if the latch used to open the laptop is broken, such as:

  • Preventing the device from closing fully
  • Not effectively keeping the device closed
  • The latch gets stuck often.
  • Laptop is locked shut.

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    • Make sure the power is off.

    • Remove the battery located on the bottom of the device by pushing in both clips.

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    • Remove rubber caps on each corner of the front screen with a pinch.

    • Remove the 4 mm screws located on the front screen of the laptop.

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    • Carefully, remove the screen casing using either your hands or a proper tool.

    • The casing is very flimsy, so use extreme care.

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    • Remove the screws holding the latch in place.

    • Replace the old latch with the new one

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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