Replacing The Keyboard - Gateway NV55 Service Manual

Replacing the keyboard

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CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components
Tools you need to complete this task:
Phillips #0 screwdriver
Flat screwdriver
Screws removed during this task:
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3 black M2.5×6 (keyboard cover)
To replace the keyboard:
1
Complete the steps in
2
Remove the keyboard cover by performing steps
keyboard cover"
Caution
The keyboard is connected to the notebook through the keyboard
cable. Disconnect this cable first before pulling the keyboard away
from the palm rest.
3
Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then carefully slide it toward the
LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs from the palm rest.
4
Flip the keyboard over onto the touchpad area to access to the keyboard
cable (a).
Open the keyboard cable connector (b) and disconnect the cable (c).
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"Preparing the notebook" on page
procedure on page 58.
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