Gateway m500 m505 remove replace keyboard User Manual

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Replacing the Gateway M505 Keyboard
This package includes a replacement keyboard for your Gateway M505 
notebook and these printed instructions.
Tools you need
You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver.
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...

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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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5Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up, then remove the hinge 
screws.
6Open the LCD panel to the fully open position. Be careful not to use too 
much force when opening the LCD panel.
7Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the edge of the hinge and 
gently pry up the keyboard cover.
ImportantInserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and 
keyboard and notebook case will help prevent damage to 
your notebook.
Screws 

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8Pull the cover off your notebook. You will hear small snapping sounds as 
the cover comes away from your notebook. Be careful not to break off the 
tabs found on the front of the cover.
9Lift 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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10Carefully 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.
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...

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6Insert the tabs on the front of the keyboard under the palm rest.
7Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat. The keyboard should easily 
fall into place. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel.
8Slide the front keyboard cover tabs under your notebook frame and align 
the hinges. Press down on the cover in several places until it clicks in place.
9Close the LCD panel and turn your notebook so the back is facing you.
10Install the hinge screws.
WarningIf the cover is not correctly...

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11Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then install the two 
screws securing the keyboard and the keyboard cover.
12Replace the battery, connect the power adapter and modem and network 
cables, then turn on your notebook.
Screws
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See your user’s guide for important technical support, safety, regulatory, and 
legal information.
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