Gateway 450ROG Replacement Instructions Manual
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Replacing the Gateway 450ROG
Keyboard
This package includes a replacement keyboard for your Gateway 450ROG
notebook and these printed instructions.
Tools you need
You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to replace the
keyboard.
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Warning
Warning
ESD can permanently damage electrostatic
discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. Prevent
ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you
replace the keyboard.
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and
moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the power
cord and modem and network cables before opening the
case.
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Page 1: Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
Replacing the Gateway 450ROG Keyboard This package includes a replacement keyboard for your Gateway 450ROG notebook and these printed instructions. Tools you need You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to replace the keyboard. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). - Page 2 ■ Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over any surface. To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of the notebook. www.gateway.com...
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Page 3: Removing The Keyboard
Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. Remove the main and optional secondary batteries. Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up. Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position. Replacing the Gateway 450ROG Keyboard www.gateway.com... - Page 4 Be careful not to break off the tabs found on the left end of the bezel. Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard and notebook case will help prevent damage to your notebook. www.gateway.com...
- Page 5 Replacing the Gateway 450ROG Keyboard With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the four keyboard screws and put them in a safe place. Screws www.gateway.com...
- Page 6 Raise the back edge of the keyboard, then slowly rotate it toward you so it lies keys-down on top of your notebook. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. www.gateway.com...
- Page 7 Replacing the Gateway 450ROG Keyboard Lift the keyboard connector using two fingers. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components. www.gateway.com...
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Page 8: Installing The Keyboard
Insert the keyboard plug, on the end of the keyboard cable, onto the keyboard connector. Important Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face-up. The outside of the keyboard plug goes around the keyboard connector. The plug is correctly oriented if the cable is not twisted. www.gateway.com... - Page 9 Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across. The keyboard should easily fall into place. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. Replace the four keyboard screws. www.gateway.com Replacing the Gateway 450ROG Keyboard Tabs Screws...
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Page 10: Technical Support
See your user’s guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2003 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway, Gateway Country, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-and-white spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. - Page 11 Replacing the Gateway 450ROG Keyboard www.gateway.com...
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