Gateway C-140S 8512415 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 5

Replacing the keyboard Replacing the keyboard Important The color of your convertible notebook may vary from the pictures in these instructions. 1 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard screws and put them in a safe place. Screw Screw Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to replace the keyboard. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your convertible notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your convertible notebook. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your convertible notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the main and optional multibay batteries before replacing a component. 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. • 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. Important The keyboard screw holes are marked with a K. 9 Turn your convertible notebook over so the top is facing up. 10 Open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of the keyboard cover between the PAUSE and INSERT keys and gently pry it up. To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your convertible notebook. 3 Turn the LCD panel to notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect from the optional port replicator. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if they are connected to your convertible notebook. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your convertible notebook and remove any PC and memory cards. 7 Turn your convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the main and optional multibay batteries. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide. 12 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of the keyboard cover between the F1 and F2 keys and gently pry it up. 13 Remove the keyboard cover from your convertible notebook by pulling the cover toward you and at the same time lifting its front to clear the keyboard. You will hear small snapping sounds as the cover comes away from your convertible notebook. Be careful not to break off the tabs located on the bottom of the cover. 14 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard. 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.