Replacing The Keyboard - Gateway M685 Hardware Replacement Manual

Replacing the Keyboard

You need a small Phillips screwdriver, a small
flat-blade screwdriver, and a piece of cloth to
Tools
replace the keyboard.
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive
to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive
components in your notebook.
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical
voltages and moving parts, turn off your
notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem
Warning
cable, and network cable before replacing a
component.
Before working with notebook components, follow these
guidelines:
• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors,
plastic, and packing foam.
• Remove components from their antistatic bags only when
you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the
outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the
bags provide electrostatic protection.
• Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching
the edge connectors. Never slide components over any
surface.
• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics
stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench
or other grounded connection.
• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other
grounded object.
Removing the old keyboard
To remove the old keyboard:
1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static
electricity discharge."
2 Turn off your notebook.
3 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port
replicator.
4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and
network cable, if connected to your notebook.
5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your
notebook and remove any PC Cards.
6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up,
then remove the battery. For more information, see
"Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide.
7 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up.
Technical Support
See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer
Care Information. See your hardware guide for important
safety, regulatory, and legal information.
8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the four
hinge cover screws and put them in a safe place.
9 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the
bottom of each hinge cover and gently pry it up.
10 Carefully open the LCD panel to the fully opened
position.
11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the
right end of the keyboard cover and gently pry it up.
Important
12 Pull the cover off your notebook. Be careful not to
damage the LCD panel.
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Replacing the Keyboard
Screws Screws
Inserting a piece of cloth between the
screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent
damage to your notebook.
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