Replacement battery interferes with display latch

This is a replacement NewerTech battery I bought for my 17" Powerbook. When I received it I sent the original Apple battery back for recycling - bad idea, as it turns out, since the NewerTech battery keeps the display latch from operating. Just putting the forward edge of the battery into place causes the latch to bind ever so slightly so that it stays partially depressed, keeping the lid from staying closed.
I spoke to OWC tech support who said this shouldn't happen, so I sent it in for another, which unfortunately does the same thing. I've sent it back for a third attempt but I'm losing hope.
If the third one doesn't work, I'm thinking of performing some minor surgery on the battery. Specifically, shaving off some material from the two plastic protrusions that project toward the front of the laptop. They don't seem to be required for it to stay in place.
If I remove the battery the display latch works fine. I wish I had the original Apple battery to compare, but it's gone to recycling heaven. I'm pretty sure Apple doesn't make batteries for this Powerbook any more. I'd even prefer a dead battery that allows the case to stay closed over a new one that doesn't.
Yes I have already set pmset lidwake to 0 which helps. I really need the PB to stay closed.
Has anyone run into this problem?

Apple battery still available:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9326G/A?fnode=MTY1NDEwMQ&mco=MTM2ODg
That's the first I've heard of this problem but will admit I've seen very few people here with NT batteries. They seem more common in the older PowerBook forums.
I've had very good product return service from OWC. The only glitch was that I returned a non-functional BT Wallstreet battery they sent and they posted a restocking fee. I called, talked to a very nice lady, and she removed the restocking fee because the part was defective. Keep working with them.

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