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Gateway Solo 9500 Replacement Instructions Manual
Gateway Solo 9500 Replacement Instructions Manual

Gateway Solo 9500 Replacement Instructions Manual

Keyboard replacement
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Replacing the Solo 9500 Keyboard
This package includes a replacement keyboard for your Solo 9500 notebook
computer and these printed instructions.
Tools you need
You will 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).
Caution
Before opening the notebook case, follow these guidelines:
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Turn off the notebook power.
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Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and
attach it to a bare metal part on the back of the notebook.
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Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the notebook.
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Unplug the AC adapter and modem cable.
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Remove the battery.
Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines:
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Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing
foam.
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Remove the keyboard from its antistatic bag only when you are ready to
use it. Do not lay the keyboard on the outside of the antistatic bag because
only the inside of the bag provides electrostatic protection.
ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge
sensitive components in the notebook. Prevent ESD
damage by following ESD guidelines every time you open
the notebook case.
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Summary of Contents for Gateway Solo 9500

  • Page 1: Preventing Static Electricity Discharge

    Replacing the Solo 9500 Keyboard This package includes a replacement keyboard for your Solo 9500 notebook computer and these printed instructions. Tools you need You will need a small Phillips and a small flat blade screwdriver to replace the keyboard.
  • 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: Removing The Keyboard

    Replace the keyboard before reconnecting power. Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position. Insert the small flat blade screwdriver under the bottom right corner of the keyboard bezel and pry it up. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 4 Replacing the Solo 9500 Keyboard Pull the bezel off the notebook. You will hear small snapping sounds as the bezel comes away from the notebook. Be careful to not break off the tabs found on the left end of the bezel.
  • Page 5 Push the slide tab, found above the E key, to the right. With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard screws (found above the F8 and D keys) and place them in a safe place. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 6 Replacing the Solo 9500 Keyboard Remove the keyboard by raising the back edge, then slowly rotating it toward you so it lies keys-down on top of the notebook. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 7 Disconnect the keyboard by lifting the keyboard connector using two fingers. Be careful to not touch or damage any other components. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 8: Installing The Keyboard

    Replacing the Solo 9500 Keyboard Installing the keyboard To install the new keyboard: Place the new keyboard keys-down on the notebook with the space bar away from you. Insert the keyboard plug, found on the end of the keyboard cable, onto the keyboard connector.
  • Page 9 Insert the front of the keyboard under the palm rest. Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across. The keyboard should easily fall into place. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 10 Replacing the Solo 9500 Keyboard Replace the two keyboard screws (above the F8 and D keys). Push the slide tab, found above the E key, to the left. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 11 Slide the two tabs found on the left end of the bezel under the notebook frame. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 12 Replacing the Solo 9500 Keyboard Press down on the bezel in several places until it clicks in place. The bezel is correctly mounted when you can run you finger along the bezel and find no loose spots. The bezel should be flat all the way across.
  • Page 13: Replacing The Bezel

    Slide the two tabs found on the left end of the bezel under the notebook frame and press down on the bezel in several places until it clicks in place. MAN SYS US SL9500 KB UPD R0 www.gateway.com...