Gateway 600YGR Hardware Replacement Manual
Gateway 600YGR Hardware Replacement Manual

Gateway 600YGR Hardware Replacement Manual

Replacing the gateway 600 keyboard
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Replacing the Gateway 600 Keyboard
This package includes a replacement keyboard for your Gateway 600 notebook
computer and these printed instructions.
Tools you need
You will need a small Phillips and a small flat blade screwdriver to replace
the keyboard.

Preventing static electricity discharge

The components inside your computer are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Caution
Warning
Before replacing the keyboard, follow these guidelines:
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Turn off the computer power.
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Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and
attach it to a bare metal part of the computer.
Warning
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Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer.
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Unplug the power cord and modem and network cables.
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Remove the battery.
ESD can permanently damage electrostatic
discharge-sensitive components in the computer. Prevent
ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you
open the computer case.
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and
moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power
cord and modem and network cables before opening the
case.
To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object
into the vent holes of the notebook.
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  • Page 1: Preventing Static Electricity Discharge

    Replacing the Gateway 600 Keyboard This package includes a replacement keyboard for your Gateway 600 notebook computer and these printed instructions. Tools you need You will need a small Phillips and a small flat blade screwdriver to replace the keyboard.
  • Page 2: Removing The Keyboard

    Insert the small flat blade screwdriver under the bottom right corner of the keyboard bezel and pry it up. To avoid injury, disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables before removing the keyboard. Replace the keyboard before reconnecting power. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 3 Be careful to not break off the tabs found on the left end of the bezel. With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the five keyboard screws and place them in a safe place. www.gateway.com Replacing the Gateway 600 Keyboard...
  • Page 4 Remove the keyboard by raising the back edge, then slowly rotating it toward you so it lies keys-down on top of the notebook. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 5: Installing The Keyboard

    To install the new keyboard: Place the new keyboard keys-down on the notebook with the space bar away from you. Insert the keyboard plug, found on the end of the keyboard cable, onto the keyboard connector. Replacing the Gateway 600 Keyboard www.gateway.com...
  • Page 6 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 7 Insert the front of the keyboard under the palm rest. Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across. The keyboard should easily fall into place. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. www.gateway.com Replacing the Gateway 600 Keyboard...
  • Page 8 Replace the five keyboard screws. Slide the two tabs found on the left end of the bezel under the notebook frame. Press down on the bezel in several places until it clicks in place. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 9: Replacing The Bezel

    Slide the two tabs found on the left end of the bezel under the notebook frame and press down on the bezel in several places until it clicks in place. Technical Support Refer to your user’s guide for Gateway Technical Support information. Replacing the Gateway 600 Keyboard www.gateway.com...
  • Page 10: Safety, Regulatory, And Legal Information

    Refer to your user’s guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2002 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.

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