Gateway 200arc remove replace keyboard User Manual

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Replacing the Gateway 200ARC Keyboard
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Replacing the Gateway 200ARC 
Keyboard
This package includes a replacement keyboard for your Gateway 200ARC 
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,...

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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’s 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...

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8With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard screws and put 
them in a safe place.
9Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up.
10Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position.
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11Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver in front of the keyboard in the 
locations shown and gently pull the three spring-loaded tabs toward you. 
The keyboard will spring up slightly.
12While lifting the front of the keyboard, slide the keyboard toward you to 
release the five tabs at the back of the keyboard.
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13Lift 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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14Using two fingers, slide the plastic keyboard connector clamp forward. 
After the keyboard connector clamp is in the forward position, gently pull 
the keyboard cable out of the connector. Be careful not to touch or damage 
any other components.
Installing the keyboard
To install the keyboard:
1Place the new keyboard keys-down on your notebook with the space bar 
away from you.
2Locate the keyboard connector clamp and pull forward on it to verify that 
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6Insert the tabs on the back of the keyboard under the keyboard bezel.
7Gently press the front of the keyboard down until the spring loaded tabs 
click into place and the keyboard is flat all the way across. The keyboard 
should easily fall into place. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel.
8Close the LCD panel. 

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9Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
10Replace the two keyboard screws.
11Replace the battery.
12Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on 
your notebook.
Technical Support
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Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
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