Gateway 450ROG Guide

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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
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Before replacing the keyboard, follow these guidelines:
■Turn off your notebook.
■Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and
attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded
connection.
■Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object.
■Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables.
■Remove the main and optional secondary batteries. 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
because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection.
■Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge
connectors. Never slide components over any surface.
Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object
into the vent holes of the notebook.

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Removing the keyboard
To remove the keyboard:
1Follow the instructions under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on
page 1.
2Turn off your notebook.
3Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables.
4Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
5Remove the main and optional secondary batteries.
6Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up.
7Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position.

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8Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom right corner of
the keyboard bezel and gently pry it up.
9Pull 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.

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10 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the four keyboard screws and
put them in a safe place.
Screws

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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.

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12 Lift the keyboard connector using two fingers. Be careful not to touch or
damage any other components.

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Installing the keyboard
To install the keyboard:
1Place the new keyboard keys-down on your notebook with the space bar
away from you.
2Insert the keyboard plug, on the end of the keyboard cable, onto the
keyboard connector.
3Rotate 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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4Insert the tabs on the front of the keyboard under the palm rest.
5Gently 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.
6Replace the four keyboard screws.
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7Slide the two tabs on the left end of the bezel under your notebook frame.
8Press down on the bezel in several places until it clicks in place.
The bezel is correctly mounted when you can run you finger along the
bezel and find no loose spots. The bezel should be flat all the way across.
9Replace the main and optional secondary batteries.
10 Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on
your notebook.
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.
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black-and-white spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and
other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
Warning If the bezel is not correctly replaced, your notebook could
be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel.

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