Gateway M275 Replacing the Gateway M275 Keyboard
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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. Before replacing the keyboard, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your notebook. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at - Gateway M275 | Replacing the Gateway M275 Keyboard - Page 2
■ 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 - Gateway M275 | Replacing the Gateway M275 Keyboard - Page 3
7 Remove the two keyboard screws. Screw Screw 8 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up. 9 Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position. www.gateway.com 3 - Gateway M275 | Replacing the Gateway M275 Keyboard - Page 4
your convertible tablet PC by pulling the bezel toward you and at the same time lifting its front to clear the keyboard. You will hear small snapping sounds as the bezel comes away from your convertible tablet PC. Be careful not to break off the tabs found on the bottom of the bezel. 4 www.gateway - Gateway M275 | Replacing the Gateway M275 Keyboard - Page 5
12 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the four keyboard screws and put them in a safe place. Screws www.gateway.com 5 - Gateway M275 | Replacing the Gateway M275 Keyboard - Page 6
of the keyboard, then slowly rotate it toward you so it lies keys-down on top of your convertible tablet PC. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 14 Carefully insert the small flat-blade screwdriver between the the cable. The cable is now free and you can remove the keyboard. 6 www.gateway.com - Gateway M275 | Replacing the Gateway M275 Keyboard - Page 7
Installing the keyboard To install the keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on your notebook with the space bar away from you. 2 Verify the black plastic hinge on the system board cable. 5 Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face-up. www.gateway.com 7 - Gateway M275 | Replacing the Gateway M275 Keyboard - Page 8
6 Insert the tabs on the front of the keyboard under the palm rest. Tabs 7 Gently 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. 8 Replace the four keyboard screws. Screws 8 www.gateway.com - Gateway M275 | Replacing the Gateway M275 Keyboard - Page 9
your convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up. 12 Replace the two keyboard screws. 13 Replace 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 - Gateway M275 | Replacing the Gateway M275 Keyboard - Page 10
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Replacing the Gateway M275
Keyboard
This package includes a replacement keyboard for your Gateway M275
notebook and these printed instructions.
Tools you need
You need a small Phillips screwdriver 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.
Warning
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 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.
Warning
To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object
into the vent holes of the notebook.