Gateway M-150S 8512565 - Component Replacement Manual R1 - Page 7
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Replacing the keyboard 15 Slide the brown keyboard connector clips to the back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of the clips. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components. 2 19 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard into the slots under the palm rest. You may need to press down on the keyboard keys along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their corresponding slots. Clip Clip 16 Remove the old keyboard. 17 Place the new keyboard keys-up on your notebook with the space bar toward you. 18 Make sure the brown keyboard connector clips are fully moved toward the back of your notebook, insert the cable into the connector, then slide the brown clips to lock the connector in place. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted. 20 Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across. The keyboard should easily fall into place. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 21 Replace the optional screws removed in Step 13. 22 Replace the keyboard cover. Press down on the cover in several places until it clicks in place. The cover is correctly mounted when you can run you finger along the cover and find no loose spots. The cover should be flat all the way across. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. 23 Close the LCD panel. 24 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 25 Replace the optional screw removed in Step 8. 26 Replace the screw removed in Step 7. 27 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 28 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 29 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines 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.