Replacing The Keyboard; Removing The Keyboard - Gateway Notebook User Manual

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Replacing the keyboard

Important
Replace the keyboard only with a similar
keyboard provided by Gateway.
Tools Required
You need a small Phillips and a small
flat-blade screwdriver to replace the

Removing the keyboard

If your keyboard becomes damaged, you can replace it with a similar keyboard
obtained from Gateway.
keyboard.
To remove the keyboard:
Follow the guidelines under
1
page 32.
Turn off your notebook.
2
Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.
3
Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards.
4
Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the
5
battery. For more information, see
Remove the three keyboard cover screws.
6
Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up.
7
Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position.
8
"Preventing static electricity discharge" on
"Changing batteries" on page
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Replacing the keyboard
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