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Time Required: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
Keyboard Replacement guide

Introduction

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This guide deomonstrates how to safely remove and replace a Gateway LT2104u laptop key board in order to preserve the function of the device.

What you need

Parts

Tools

  • Spudger
    4.9
  • iFixit Opening Tool
    4.8
    1. Keyboard Replacement guide, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Locate the button right above the F8 key.

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      • Use a spudger or plastic opening tool to push the button away from you.

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      • Insert the spudger under the keyboard and slide it along the length of the keyboard.

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      • Do not attempt to remove the keyboard. It is still attached to the laptop by a ribbon cable.

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      • Remove the ribbon cable from the connector.

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Conclusion

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

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