Gateway M520 Replacing the Gateway M520 Keyboard
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Replacing the Gateway M520 Keyboard This package includes a replacement keyboard for your Gateway M520 notebook and these printed instructions. Tools you need You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to replace moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the power cord and - Gateway M520 | Replacing the Gateway M520 Keyboard - Page 2
inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over any surface. 2 www.gateway.com - Gateway M520 | Replacing the Gateway M520 Keyboard - Page 3
instructions under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 1. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables. 4 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 5 Remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" in your user guide - Gateway M520 | Replacing the Gateway M520 Keyboard - Page 4
Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard and notebook case will help prevent damage to your notebook. 10 Lift the back edge of the face-down on top of your notebook. You may hear small snapping sounds as the bezel comes away from your notebook. Caution When removing the - Gateway M520 | Replacing the Gateway M520 Keyboard - Page 5
11 Lift the keyboard bezel connector using two fingers and remove the keyboard bezel from the notebook. 12 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard screws and put them in a safe place. Screws www.gateway.com 5 - Gateway M520 | Replacing the Gateway M520 Keyboard - Page 6
13 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, slowly push the keyboard toward the LCD panel to release the retaining tabs, then rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys-down on top of your notebook. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 6 www.gateway.com - Gateway M520 | Replacing the Gateway M520 Keyboard - Page 7
14 Lift the keyboard connector using two fingers and remove the keyboard cable. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components. www.gateway.com 7 - Gateway M520 | Replacing the Gateway M520 Keyboard - Page 8
plug is correctly oriented if the cable is not twisted. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face-up. 8 www.gateway.com - Gateway M520 | Replacing the Gateway M520 Keyboard - Page 9
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. 6 Replace the two keyboard screws. Screws www.gateway.com 9 - Gateway M520 | Replacing the Gateway M520 Keyboard - Page 10
you try to close the LCD panel. 9 Close the LCD panel, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 10 Replace the two keyboard bezel screws. Screws 11 Install the battery. 12 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook. 10 www.gateway.com - Gateway M520 | Replacing the Gateway M520 Keyboard - Page 11
See your user's guide for Gateway Technical Support information. Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information See your user's guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2004 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway, Gateway Country, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black - Gateway M520 | Replacing the Gateway M520 Keyboard - Page 12
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Replacing the Gateway M520 Keyboard
This package includes a replacement keyboard for your Gateway M520 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, modem cable, and network cable.
■
Remove the battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries” in your user guide.
■
Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards.
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 opening the
case.
Caution
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 prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object
into the vent holes of your notebook.