Gateway P-172 Replacement Instructions Manual page 11

Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover
16 Make sure the black multimedia keyboard cover connector clip
is fully moved toward the back of your notebook, insert the cable
into the connector, then slide the black clip to lock the connector
in place.
The cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted.
17 Replace the keyboard cover by first inserting the tabs located on
the front of the cover, then pressing down on the back. Press
down on the cover in several places until it clicks in place. The
cover is correctly mounted when you can run you finger along
the cover and find no loose spots. The cover should be flat all
the way across.
If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be
damaged when you try to close the LCD panel.
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See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See
your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.
18 Press down on both hinge covers to make sure they are firmly
seated.
19 Close the LCD panel.
20 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
21 Replace the screws removed in
22 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.
23 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable
24 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards.
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