Gateway Solo1450, Service Manual

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Replacing the keyboard
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6
Pull up on the plastic keyboard connector tabs using two fingers. After
the connector is in the raised position, carefully pull the cable out of the
connector. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components.
7
Place the new keyboard keys-down on your notebook with the space bar
away from you.
8
Pull up on the keyboard connector tabs to verify the connector is in the
raised position.
9
Slide the end of the keyboard cable into the keyboard connector.
10
Use two fingers to press down on the keyboard connector tabs. This locks
the keyboard cable into the keyboard connector.
Important The keyboard cable should slide easily into the keyboard
connector. The cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted.
Tabs