Gateway M520 Replacement Manual
Gateway M520 Replacement Manual

Gateway M520 Replacement Manual

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Replacing the Gateway M520 Keyboard
This package includes a replacement keyboard for your Gateway M520 notebook and these
printed instructions.
Tools you need
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).
Warning
Caution
Before replacing the keyboard, follow these guidelines:
Turn off your notebook.
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.
Warning
Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object.
Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables.
Remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" in your user guide.
Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards.
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To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and
moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the power
cord and modem and network cables before opening the
case.
ESD can permanently damage electrostatic
discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. Prevent
ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you
replace the keyboard.
To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object
into the vent holes of your notebook.
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  • Page 1: Preventing Static Electricity Discharge

    Replacing the Gateway M520 Keyboard This package includes a replacement keyboard for your Gateway M520 notebook and these printed instructions. Tools you need 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).
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this Factory Service Manual CD/DVD from servicemanuals4u.com. Please check out our eBay auctions for more great deals on Factory Service Manuals: servicemanuals4u...
  • Page 3 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. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 4: Removing The Keyboard

    With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard bezel screws and put them in a safe place. Screws Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up. Open the LCD panel to the fully opened position so it lies flat on your workbench. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 5 You may hear small snapping sounds as the bezel comes away from your notebook. Caution When removing the bezel, be careful not to break off the tabs along the edges of the bezel. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 6 Lift the keyboard bezel connector using two fingers and remove the keyboard bezel from the notebook. With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard screws and put them in a safe place. Screws www.gateway.com...
  • Page 7 Lift the back edge of the keyboard, then slowly rotate it toward you so it lies keys-down on top of your notebook. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 8 Lift the keyboard connector using two fingers and remove the keyboard cable. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 9: Installing The Keyboard

    Insert the keyboard plug, on the end of the keyboard cable, onto the keyboard connector. Important The outside of the keyboard plug goes around the keyboard connector. The plug is correctly oriented if the cable is not twisted. Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face-up. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 10 Tabs Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across. The keyboard should easily fall into place. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. Replace the two keyboard screws. Screws www.gateway.com...
  • Page 11 Close the LCD panel, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. Replace the two keyboard bezel screws. Screws Install the battery. Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on your notebook. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 12: Technical Support

    See your user’s guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2004 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway, Gateway Country, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-and-white spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
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