help- keyboard R&R on laptop

[renovation]

i need to find directions for swapping out a keyboard on a gateway 3040gz laptop .if you know a site can you post a link please. i want to make sure i just remove the right screws only.

[GilbertsGrape]

this looks like the same keyboard instructions:
http://support.gateway.com/s/Manuals/Mobile/8509557.pdf

[renovation]

one more reason to buy a Dell

Customer (Michael ********) - 11/30/2008 08:40 PM
i order a replacement keyboard .the daughter drop a book on the old one and broke off two keys .the problem is i be in florida from the 10th-17th and will be doing the replacement there. i bought this unit new and can't fine the info i need online to remove and install the new keyboard .


Question Reference #081130-001552
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Date Created: 11/30/2008 08:40 PM
Last Updated: 11/30/2008 09:16 PM
Status: Solved
Date Purchased: 04/14/2006
Operating System: Windows XP
I need: Technical Support
Serial Number: 11111111111111111

Model
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gateway 3040gz


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Dear Michael ********,

Thank you for contacting Gateway. I apologize for the inconvenience that you have experienced. I suggest that you purchase the replacement keyboard at the following site:

http://www.mundocorp.com/


Respectfully,
Gateway Online Technical Support

Customer (Michael ********) - 11/30/2008 09:12 PM
jayson- i need the directions to R&R the keyboard not were to buy one from

Response (Jason) - 11/30/2008 09:04 PM

Subject
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how to replace the keyboard


Discussion Thread
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Response (Jason) - 11/30/2008 09:16 PM
Dear Michael Greenberg,

The steps for replacing the keyboard is not available. I suggest that you bring the computer to any third party repair shop to be able to replace the keyboard of the computer.


Respectfully,
Gateway Online Technical Support

[Maarchk]

Aren't most places like that? They don't want you breaking more things and so the manuals are not available? I remember when I worked at a computer company we had every laptop manual online from all the manufacturers but it wasn't readily available to the public. you had to know techs or someone who had accumulated the holy grail.

[renovation]

no you can go online and get a the info for very dell made .not so on a gateway!