Keyboard Replacement guide - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

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

1. Step 1 Keyboard
  Locate the button right above the F8 key.
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2. Step 2
  Use a spudger or plastic opening tool to push the button away from you.
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4. Step 3
  Insert the spudger under the keyboard and slide it along the length of the keyboard.
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5. Step 4
  Do not attempt to remove the keyboard. It is still attached to the laptop by a ribbon cable.
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6. Step 5
  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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