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Gateway 600YG2 Keyboard Replacement

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Time Required: 15 - 30 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
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Gateway 600YG2 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

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The Gateway 600 YG2 includes a full-sized 86-key keyboard. Each key performs a specific function when pressed individually or in combination with other keys.

Follow the steps in this guide to replace your keyboard if necessary.

New or pre-owned keyboards can be purchased on eBay. An original factor laptop full complete keyboard with a 2-year protection plan can be purchased for $14.99.

Source: Keyboard Area - Gateway 600Y G2 User Manual

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips #0 Screwdriver
    5
  • Spudger
    4.9
    1. Gateway 600YG2 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Flip the laptop over.

      • Slide the battery release tab to the right to open the battery cover.

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    2. Gateway 600YG2 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the battery cover using the tab on the right side.

      • Lift and remove the battery.

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    1. Gateway 600YG2 Keyboard Replacement, Power Button Panel: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Insert the spudger between the "sysrq" and "ins" keys.

      • Gently pry free the power button panel above the keyboard, from the right and moving to the left.

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    1. Gateway 600YG2 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the five screws holding the keyboard in place.

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    2. Gateway 600YG2 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Gateway 600YG2 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Possible device damage: When lifting the keyboard out, do not lift the keyboard up. Only fold back along the space bar edge.

      • Possible device damage: Do not pull the black cable by the ribbon section. Only pull it from the connector itself.

      • Follow the black ribbon cable and gently pull straight up.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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