Replacing The Keyboard - Gateway C-140S Manual

Replacing the keyboard

Replacing the keyboard
The color of your convertible notebook may vary from the pictures
in these instructions.
You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to replace
the keyboard.
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your convertible notebook are extremely
sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge
(ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive
components in your convertible notebook.
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts,
turn off your convertible notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem
cable, and network cable and remove the main and optional multibay
batteries 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 convertible notebook.
3 Turn the LCD panel to notebook mode, then close the LCD panel.
4 Disconnect from the optional port replicator.
5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if
they are connected to your convertible notebook.
6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your convertible
notebook and remove any PC and memory cards.
7 Turn your convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up,
then remove the main and optional multibay batteries. For more
information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide.
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 two keyboard
screws and put them in a safe place.
Screw
The keyboard screw holes are marked with a K.
9 Turn your convertible 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 bottom of the
keyboard cover between the
gently pry it up.
12 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of the
keyboard cover between the
13 Remove the keyboard cover from your convertible notebook by
pulling the cover toward you and at the same time lifting its front
to clear the keyboard. You will hear small snapping sounds as the
cover comes away from your convertible notebook. Be careful
not to break off the tabs located on the bottom of the cover.
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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and keys and gently pry it up.
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