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Gateway MS2370 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows the user how to properly remove the keyboard from the Gateway MS2370 Laptop.

What you need

  1. Gateway MS2370 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure the laptop is turned off and flipped over so that the bottom is facing up. Then, locate the battery clip as shown.

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  2. Gateway MS2370 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Either using your fingers or a plastic spudger push the battery clip to the left to release battery.

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  3. Gateway MS2370 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the battery from the laptop to remove it.

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  5. Gateway MS2370 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Take the plastic spudger and pull up the tabs on all four sides of the keyboard molding.

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  6. Gateway MS2370 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully lift the keyboard molding out.

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  7. Gateway MS2370 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use the plastic spudger again to pry the keyboard tabs from the laptop.

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  8. Gateway MS2370 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Slowly lift the keyboard from the laptop.

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  9. Gateway MS2370 Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Gateway MS2370 Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully unplug the ribbon cable attached to the motherboard.

    • The ribbon cable is extremely delicate, handle with care

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  10. Gateway MS2370 Keyboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Lift and remove the keyboard from the computer.

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Conclusion

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

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