Replacing The Keyboard - Gateway M-6752 Install Manual

Replacing the keyboard

Replacing the keyboard
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). 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 cable, and
network cable and remove the battery 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.
To replace the keyboard:
1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity
discharge."
2 Turn off your notebook.
3 Close the LCD panel.
4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.
5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and
remove any Express and memory cards.
6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove
the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in
your Reference Guide.
7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and
put it in a safe place.
Screw
The keyboard screw hole is marked with a K.
Technical Support
See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See
your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.
8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the optional keyboard
cover screw from the inside of the battery compartment and put
it in a safe place.
Screw
9 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up.
10 Open the LCD panel to the fully opened position.
11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the left end of the
keyboard cover and gently pry it up.
12 Pull the cover off your notebook. Be careful to not damage the
LCD panel.
Depending on the keyboard cover type, the cover may be connected
to your notebook by a cable. Do not disconnect the cable from the cover
or notebook.
13 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two optional
keyboard screws and put them in a safe place.
Screw
14 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it
toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs
located on the front edge of the keyboard.
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