Gateway m320 remove replace keyboard User Manual

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Replacing the Gateway M320 Keyboard
This package includes a replacement keyboard for your Gateway M320 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, the modem cable, and the network cable.
■Remove the battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries” in your user guide.
■Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards.
WarningTo avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and 
moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the power 
cord, the modem cable, and the network cable before 
opening the case.
CautionESD can permanently damage electrostatic 
discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. 
Prevent ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every 
time you replace the keyboard. 
WarningTo 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.
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 instructions, see “Changing batteries” in your user guide.
6Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up, then open the LCD panel. 
						

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7Find the plastic strip located between the keyboard and the keyboard bezel. Insert the 
small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of the strip near the F2 key and gently 
pry it up.
8With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the three keyboard bezel screws and put 
them in a safe place.
9Open the LCD panel to the fully opened position so it lies flat on your workbench.
Screws 
						

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10Lift the front edge of the keyboard bezel, then rotate it away from you so it lies 
face-down on top of the LCD panel. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel.
11Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly push it toward the LCD panel 
to release the keyboard retaining tabs.
12Slowly rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys-down on top of your notebook. 
Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 
						

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13Lift the brown keyboard connector latch to unlock the keyboard connector.
14Lift the keyboard connector and remove the keyboard cable. 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.
2Insert the keyboard plug, on the end of the keyboard cable, onto the keyboard 
connector, then press down on the brown keyboard connector latch to lock the 
keyboard connector in place.
ImportantThe plug is correctly oriented if the cable is not twisted. 
						

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3Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face-up.
4Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard into the slot under the palm rest. 
It may be necessary to press down on the keyboard keys along the front edge of the 
keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their corresponding slots.
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 keyboard bezel. Press down on the bezel in several places until it clicks 
in place.
7Replace the three keyboard bezel screws.
8Replace the plastic keyboard strip. Press down on the strip in several places until it 
clicks in place. The strip is correctly mounted when you can run you finger along 
the strip and find no loose spots. The strip should be flat all the way across.
9Close the LCD panel, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
10Install the battery.
11Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on 
your notebook.
CautionIf the strip is not correctly replaced, your notebook could 
be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. 
						

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Technical Support
See your user guide for Gateway Technical Support information.
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
See your user 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. 
						

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