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User manual eMachines, model E-295C

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Replacing the keyboard
Replacing the keyboard
8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard
screws and put them in a safe place.
Screw
Screw
Important
The color of your convertible notebook may vary from the pictures
in these instructions.
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
Important
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts,
The keyboard screw holes are marked with a K.
turn off your convertible notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem
cable, and network cable and remove the main and optional multibay
9 Turn your convertible notebook over so the top is facing up.
batteries before replacing a component.
10 Open the LCD panel to the fully opened position.
Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines:
11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of the
•
Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic,
keyboard cover between the PAUSE and INSERT keys and
and packing foam.
gently pry it up.
•
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.
To replace the keyboard:
12 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of the
1 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity
keyboard cover between the F1 and F2 keys and gently pry it up.
discharge.”
13 Remove the keyboard cover from your convertible notebook by
2 Turn off your convertible notebook.
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
3 Turn the LCD panel to notebook mode, then close the LCD panel.
cover comes away from your convertible notebook. Be careful
4 Disconnect from the optional port replicator.
not to break off the tabs located on the bottom of the cover.
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.
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
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See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See
or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.
All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.