[. . . ] Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of the computer. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of the notebook. I I I Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer. Remove the battery. www. gateway. com Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: I I Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. [. . . ] Remove the battery. www. gateway. com Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: I I Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. Removing the keyboard To remove the keyboard: 1 2 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 1. Unplug the AC adapter and modem and network cables. Warning To avoid injury, disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables before removing the keyboard. Replace the keyboard before reconnecting power. 4 5 Remove the main battery and optional secondary battery. If the bezel is mounted incorrectly, complete the instructions under "Replacing the bezel" on page 12. Warning If the bezel is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. 9 10 11 Replace the main battery and optional secondary battery. Turn on the notebook. www. gateway. com 11 Replacing the bezel If the bezel was mounted incorrectly, complete the following procedure. Warning If the bezel is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. To replace the bezel: 1 2 3 Insert a small flat blade screwdriver under the bottom-right corner of the keyboard bezel, between the INS and DEL keys, and gently pry it up. You will hear small snapping sounds as the bezel comes off of the notebook. Be careful not to break off the tabs located on the left end of the bezel. Slide the two tabs on the left end of the bezel under the notebook frame and press down on the bezel in several places until it clicks in place. Technical Support Refer to your user's guide for Gateway Technical Support information. Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Refer to your user's guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2002 Gateway, Inc. [. . . ] Be careful not to break off the tabs located on the left end of the bezel. Slide the two tabs on the left end of the bezel under the notebook frame and press down on the bezel in several places until it clicks in place. Technical Support Refer to your user's guide for Gateway Technical Support information. Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Refer to your user's guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2002 Gateway, Inc. [. . . ]