Gateway Convertible notebook, Service Manual

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Replacing the keyboard cover
Tools you need to complete this task:
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To replace the keyboard cover:
1
Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page 5 .
2
Turn the convertible notebook over so the top is facing up.
3
Open the LCD panel to the fully open position.
4
Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of the keyboard cover between the
P
AUSE
and I
NSERT
keys and gently pry it up.
5
Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of the keyboard cover between the
F1 and F2 keys and gently pry it up.
6
Remove the keyboard cover from the 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 the convertible notebook. Be careful not to break off
the tabs located on the bottom of the cover.
7
Slide the tabs on the bottom side of the new cover under the convertible notebook frame.
8
Press down on the cover in several places to make sure that it is correctly mounted. The
cover is correctly mounted when you can run your finger along the cover and find no loose
spots. The cover should be flat all the way across.
9
Close the LCD panel.
Caution
If the cover is not correctly replaced, the convertible notebook could be
damaged when you try to close the LCD panel.
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool - OR -