Gateway 600 - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – Removing the keyboard; To remove the keyboard:
- Page 5 – Installing the keyboard; To install the new keyboard:
- Page 9 – Replacing the bezel; To replace the bezel:; Technical Support
- Page 10 – Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
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Replacing the Gateway 600 Keyboard
This package includes a replacement keyboard for your Gateway 600 notebook
computer and these printed instructions.
Tools you need
You will need a small Phillips and a small flat blade screwdriver to replace
the keyboard.
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your computer are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as
electrostatic discharge
(ESD).
Before replacing the keyboard, follow these guidelines:
■
Turn off the computer power.
■
Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and
attach it to a bare metal part of the computer.
■
Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer.
■
Unplug the power cord and modem and network cables.
■
Remove the battery.
Caution
ESD can permanently damage electrostatic
discharge-sensitive components in the computer. Prevent
ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you
open the computer case.
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and
moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power
cord and modem and network cables before opening the
case.
Warning
To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object
into the vent holes of the notebook.
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Summary
2 www.gateway.com Before working with computer 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 antistat...
5 Replacing the Gateway 600 Keyboard www.gateway.com 10 Disconnect the keyboard by lifting the keyboard connector using two fingers. Be careful to not touch or damage any other components. Installing the keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on the notebook with th...
9 Replacing the Gateway 600 Keyboard www.gateway.com 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. If the bezel is mounted incorrectly, complete the instructions under “Replacing the bezel” on page 9. ...
