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Installing the keyboard

To install the new keyboard:

1

Place the new keyboard 

keys-down

 on the notebook with the 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.

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Страница 1: ...r a grounding wrist strap available at most electronics stores and attach it to a bare metal part of the computer Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer Unplug the power cord and modem and network cables Remove the battery Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge sensitive components in the computer Prevent ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you ope...

Страница 2: ...nside of the bags provide electrostatic protection Removing the keyboard To remove the keyboard 1 Follow the guidelines under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 1 2 Shut down your notebook 3 Unplug the AC adapter and modem and network cables 4 Remove the main battery and optional secondary battery 5 Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position Warning To avoid injury disconnect t...

Страница 3: ... small flat blade screwdriver under the bottom right corner of the keyboard bezel between the INS and DEL keys and gently pry it up Important Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard and notebook case will help prevent damage to your notebook ...

Страница 4: ...4 www gateway com 7 Pull the bezel off the notebook You will hear small snapping sounds as the bezel comes off of the notebook Be careful not to break off the tabs located on the left end of the bezel ...

Страница 5: ...5 Replacing the Gateway 450 Keyboard www gateway com 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver remove the four keyboard screws and put them in a safe place ...

Страница 6: ...6 www gateway com 9 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 not to damage the LCD panel ...

Страница 7: ...7 Replacing the Gateway 450 Keyboard www gateway com 10 Disconnect the keyboard by lifting the keyboard connector using two fingers Be careful to not touch or damage any other components ...

Страница 8: ...e 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 ...

Страница 9: ...Keyboard www gateway com 4 Insert 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 ...

Страница 10: ...10 www gateway com 6 Replace the four keyboard screws 7 Slide the two tabs located on the left end of the bezel under the notebook frame ...

Страница 11: ...no loose spots The bezel should be flat all the way across If the bezel is mounted incorrectly complete the instructions under Replacing the bezel on page 12 9 Replace the main battery and optional secondary battery 10 Plug in the AC adapter and modem and network cables 11 Turn on the notebook Warning If the bezel is not correctly replaced your notebook could be damaged when you try to close the L...

Страница 12: ...down on the bezel in several places until it clicks in place Technical Support Refer to your user s guide for Gateway Technical Support information Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Refer to your user s guide for important safety regulatory and legal information 2002 Gateway Inc All rights reserved Gateway Gateway Country the Gateway stylized logo and the black and white spot design are trad...

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