Gateway m350 remove replace keyboard User Manual

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Replacing the Gateway M350 
Keyboard
This package includes a replacement keyboard for your Gateway M350 
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.
WarningESD can permanently damage electrostatic 
discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. 
Prevent ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every 
time you replace the keyboard.
WarningTo avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and 
moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the power 
cord and modem and network cables before replacing the 
keyboard.
WarningTo prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object 
into the vent holes of the notebook. 
						

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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 
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.
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.
ImportantInserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and 
keyboard and notebook case will help prevent damage to 
your notebook. 
						

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

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11Lift 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.
12Carefully 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. 
						

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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.
2Verify the black plastic hinge on the system board keyboard connector is 
in the raised position.
3Insert the end of the keyboard cable between the black plastic hinge and 
the white connector.
4Press the black plastic hinge onto the keyboard cable.
5Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is 
almost face-up.
6Insert the tabs on the front of the keyboard under the palm rest.
ImportantThe plug is correctly oriented if the cable is not twisted.
Tabs 
						

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7Gently 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.
8Replace the four keyboard screws.
9Slide the two tabs on the left end of the bezel under your notebook frame.
Screws 
						

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10Press 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.
11Replace the battery, connect the power adapter and modem and network 
cables, then turn on your notebook.
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
See your user’s guide for important technical support, safety, regulatory, and 
legal information.
© 2003 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway, Gateway Country, the Gateway stylized logo, and the 
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.
WarningIf the bezel is not correctly replaced, your notebook could 
be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel.
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