CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components

Replacing the keyboard

Tools you need to complete this task:

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Flat-blade driver

- OR -

Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

2 black M2.5×3 (Keyboard cover)

3 black M2.5x3 (Keyboard)

2 long black (Keyboard)

To replace the keyboard:

1Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 57.

2Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page 75.

3Remove the five keyboard screws.

Important

Note the location of the long screw.

Long screws

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Gateway p-79 manual Replacing the keyboard, Long screws