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Replacing the Gateway M275
Keyboard
This package includes a replacement keyboard for your Gateway M275
notebook and these printed instructions.
Tools you need
You need a small Phillips screwdriver 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 c
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■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. ■ Remove the battery. For more information, see “Changing 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
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7 Remove the two keyboard screws. Screw Screw 8 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up. 9 Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position. www.gateway.com 3
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10 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of the keyboard bezel between the F11 and F12 keys and gently pry it up. Important Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to your convertible tablet PC. 11 Remove the bezel from your convertible tablet PC by pulling the bezel toward you and at the same time lifting its front to clear the keyboard. You will hear small snapping sounds as the bezel comes away from your convertible tab
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12 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the four keyboard screws and put them in a safe place. Screws www.gateway.com 5
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13 Lift the back edge of the keyboard, then slowly rotate it toward you so it lies keys-down on top of your convertible tablet PC. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 14 Carefully insert the small flat-blade screwdriver between the keyboard cable and the black plastic hinge where the cable connects to the system board. Gently lift the hinge off the cable. The cable is now free and you can remove the keyboard. www.gateway.com 6
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Installing the keyboard To install the keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on your notebook with the space bar away from you. 2 Verify the black plastic hinge on the system board keyboard connector is in the raised position. 3 Insert the end of the keyboard cable between the black plastic hinge and the white connector. Important The plug is correctly oriented if the cable is not twisted. 4 Press the black plastic hinge onto the keyboard cable. 5 Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD pan
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6 Insert the tabs on the front of the keyboard under the palm rest. Tabs 7 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. 8 Replace the four keyboard screws. Screws www.gateway.com 8
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9 Slide the tabs on the bottom side of the bezel under your convertible tablet PC frame. 10 Press down on the bezel in several places to make sure it is correctly mounted. The bezel is correctly mounted when you can run your finger along the bezel and find no loose spots. The bezel should be flat all the way across. Warning If the bezel is not correctly replaced, your convertible tablet PC could be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. 11 Turn your convertible tablet PC over so the
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