User manual GATEWAY SOLO 1450

[. . . ] Replacing the Solo 1400/1450 Keyboard This package includes a replacement keyboard for your Solo 1400 or Solo 1450 notebook and these printed instructions. Tools you need You need a small Phillips and 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). 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. Before replacing the keyboard, follow these guidelines: I I Turn off the computer power. [. . . ] Slowly rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys-down on top of the notebook. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. www. gateway. com 5 11 Pull up on the plastic keyboard connector using two fingers. After the connector is in the raised position, gently pull the cable out of the connector. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components. 6 www. gateway. com Replacing the Solo 1400/1450 Keyboard Installing the keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 2 3 Place the new keyboard keys-down on the notebook with the space bar away from you. Pull up on the keyboard connector, located near the middle of the system board, to verify the connector is in the raised position. Slide the end of the keyboard cable into the keyboard connector. Important The keyboard cable should slide easily into the keyboard connector. The cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted. 4 Press down on the keyboard connector using two fingers. This locks the keyboard cable into the keyboard connector. 5 Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face-up. www. gateway. com 7 6 Insert the five tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard into the corresponding slots under the palm rest. 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 www. gateway. com Replacing the Solo 1400/1450 Keyboard 8 Replace the two keyboard screws. 9 Slide the two tabs located on the left end of the bezel under the notebook frame. www. gateway. com 9 10 Press down on the bezel in several places until it clicks in place. The bezel is correctly mounted when you can run you finger along the bezel and find no loose spots. [. . . ] in the United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. www. gateway. com 11 MAN US RPL SL1450 KB INST R0 04/02 12 www. gateway. com [. . . ]