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Gateway ID49C07U Keyboard Replacement

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  1. Gateway ID49C07U Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the laptop over so the bottom of the device is facing upwards with the hinge facing away from you.

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  2. Gateway ID49C07U Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Gateway ID49C07U Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the switch on the top left of the laptop labeled with a padlock symbol.

    • Flip the switch in the direction of the unlocked padlock symbol.

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  3. Gateway ID49C07U Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the switch that releases the battery and slide it to the right.

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  4. Gateway ID49C07U Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • While holding the release switch to the right, pull the battery away from you.

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  6. Gateway ID49C07U Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the laptop over and open

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    • Use the small metal spudger to push in each of the clips on the keyboard

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    • Continued

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  9. Gateway ID49C07U Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Gateway ID49C07U Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Use the small spudger to pick up the corner

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  10. Gateway ID49C07U Keyboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Slide keyboard towards the screen

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    • Use the small spudger to slide the cable lock up on both sides of the connector and slide the cable out

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Conclusion

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

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