Gateway M520 Parts list manual

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Replacing the Gateway M520Keyboard
This package includes a replacement keyboard for your Gateway M520 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).
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 battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries” in your user guide.
■Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards.
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
case.
Caution 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 prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object
into the vent holes of your notebook.
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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.
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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 battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries” in your user
guide.
6With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard bezel screws and put them
in a safe place.
7Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up.
8Open the LCD panel to the fully opened position so it lies flat on your workbench.
Screws
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9Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the center of the keyboard bezel and
gently pry it up.
10 Lift the back edge of the keyboard bezel, then slowly rotate it toward you so it lies
face-down on top of your notebook. You may hear small snapping sounds as the bezel
comes away from your notebook.
Important Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and
keyboard and notebook case will help prevent damage to
your notebook.
Caution When removing the bezel, be careful not to break off the
tabs along the edges of the bezel.
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11 Lift the keyboard bezel connector using two fingers and remove the keyboard bezel
from the notebook.
12 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard screws and put them in
a safe place.
Screws
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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 notebook. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel.
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14 Lift the keyboard connector using two fingers and remove the keyboard cable. 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 back edge of the keyboard into the corresponding slots along
the top of the keyboard tray area.
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 two keyboard screws.
Tabs
Screws
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