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Replacing the Gateway 450ROG Keyboard

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Replacing the Gateway 450ROG 
Keyboard

This package includes a replacement keyboard for your Gateway 450ROG 
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

ESD can permanently damage electrostatic 
discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. Prevent 
ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you 
replace the keyboard.

Warning

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.

Summary of Contents for 450ROG

Page 1: ...ng static electricity discharge The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity also known as electrostatic discharge ESD Warning ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge sensitive components in your notebook Prevent ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you replace the keyboard Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and m...

Page 2: ... batteries in your user guide Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards 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 b...

Page 3: ...reventing static electricity discharge on page 1 2 Turn off your notebook 3 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables 4 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 5 Remove the main and optional secondary batteries 6 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up 7 Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position ...

Page 4: ...y it up 9 Pull the bezel off your notebook You will hear small snapping sounds as the bezel comes away from your notebook Be careful not to break off the tabs found on the left end of the bezel Important Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard and notebook case will help prevent damage to your notebook ...

Page 5: ...5 Replacing the Gateway 450ROG Keyboard www gateway com 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver remove the four keyboard screws and put them in a safe place Screws ...

Page 6: ...6 www gateway com 11 Raise 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 ...

Page 7: ...7 Replacing the Gateway 450ROG Keyboard www gateway com 12 Lift the keyboard connector using two fingers Be careful not to touch or damage any other components ...

Page 8: ...space bar away from you 2 Insert the keyboard plug on the end of the keyboard cable onto the keyboard connector 3 Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face up Important The outside of the keyboard plug goes around the keyboard connector The plug is correctly oriented if the cable is not twisted ...

Page 9: ...nsert the tabs on the front of the keyboard under the palm rest 5 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 6 Replace the four keyboard screws Tabs Screws ...

Page 10: ...book Technical Support See your user s guide for Gateway Technical Support information Safety Regulatory and Legal Information See your user s guide for important safety regulatory and legal information 2003 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 State...

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