Comments on: How to remove keyboard from Gateway MT6704 laptop (Model MA7)

By: richard

richard — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 20:28:31 +0000

thanks for all the info… worked out very well.

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:18:12 +0000

@ ellen_yvr,

Thanks for this site! I just replaced the screen in my MX8734 and the instructions for that worked very well. Now I need to replace the palmrest/touchpad for a broken left mouse button (have to press it REALLY hard for it to work).

I guess you'll have to replace the entire top cover assembly. The touchpad and both buttons are part of the top cover. You can find a replacement top cover assembly for your Gateway MX8734 laptop here.

By: ellen_yvr

ellen_yvr — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:31:37 +0000

Thanks for this site! I just replaced the screen in my MX8734 and the instructions for that worked very well. Now I need to replace the palmrest/touchpad for a broken left mouse button (have to press it REALLY hard for it to work). I’m no longer afraid to take things apart but do you have any suggestions of things I should look out for?

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 21:03:48 +0000

I had a my power button break, and i’ve been wondering if there is supposed to be any metal underneath the button that is missing. do you have any upclose pictures of underneath the power button and hinge bezel?

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 05:09:30 +0000

Nick,

It appears the black part does not flip up ( like a hinge) but is pulled up vertically….but how is that done? Do you put a small screwdriver and pry it up vertical. Is there some sort of release?

I guess you have a different type of connector in your laptop.
I wouldn’t use a screwdriver. Use your fingernails instead, it this case you’ll get a better feel of the connector.
Move the locking tab about 1-2 millimeters up. Do not apply too much force. The locking tab must stay attached to the connector base.
After that you should be able to pull the cable from the connector.

Something like it shown on the following picture, the only difference your connector is vertical.

By: Nick

Nick — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 18:23:27 +0000

Great Information!!!! Have a gateway ml-6720 laptop and followed the instructions without issue up to the point of removing the ribbon cable from the connector. Can someone explain exactly how to do this….don’t want to break the connector. It appears the black part does not flip up ( like a hinge) but is pulled up vertically….but how is that done? Do you put a small screwdriver and pry it up vertical. Is there some sort of release? Put a flat head screwdriver on each side and prior upwards?

Also I need to replace the wifi internal antenna….any thoughts….one of the connectors broke. thanks

By: David

David — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:44:57 +0000

I find the webside so interesting,please help me send. ( How to removed keyboard from HP dv5 1153ei). Thanks.

By: Dave Smith

Dave Smith — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:09:43 +0000

Worked on MA8 ML6720. One keyboard screw under large memory cover, other screw labeled with “K” on bottom of laptop. All other instructions perfect!
Thanks much!

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 02:36:53 +0000

RA,

Where is the CMOS battery on the MA7?

Take a look on the last picture. You can see it right under the lower right corner of the keyboard.

By: RA

RA — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:42:12 +0000

Where is the CMOS battery on the MA7?