GATEWAY MC-7801u Replacing backlit keyboard

This is for the laptop correct? I will as to have this thread moved to laptop section as i have never had to replace a keyboard

I found a site that might point you in the right direction
http://www.laptoplifestyle.net/guid...cing_a_laptop_keyboard_-_asus_a8j_series.html

Yes it is a laptop, I will check the link, thank you very much.

Hi and welcome to TSF so far I cannot see a service manual all I can find is that you need to remove the top panel that contains the lights, then there is a screw on the back I will if I have time later see if I can locate any more info

Hi ok this is all I can find there are some gateway models so it may give you a idea
http://repair4laptop.org/notebook_keyboard.html

anyone help I'm trying to replace the keyboard for gateway laptop model 7801u. can't seem to find how to release the keyboard.

Hi these should give you some idea http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=GA...+backlit+keyboard&spell=1&fp=4a0c6102a61791e8

I actually figured it out myself. there are a total of 7 screws needed to be removed. Take the battery out and three screws there need to come off. Then take the dvd out and two screws there need to come off. then the two top corner screws of the under side. then with a thin plastic screw driver or guitar pick pry the black piece up. becareful not to pull up to much because there are ribbons for the finger side operation for the laptop on this piece. then once you have this folded back remove three screws, pull up slow, remove the 2 ribbons and you are done.

Good work well done