Acer 7730 Laptop User Manual


 
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Chapter 3: Replacing notebook components
Replacing the keyboard
Tools you need to complete this task:
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Screws removed during this task:
To replace the keyboard:
1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55.
2 Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard
cover” on page 78.
3 Lift the center of the back edge of the keyboard slightly and, at the same time,
press inward on the left side and then the right side. This will release the keyboard
from the side tabs.
4 Slowly slide the keyboard toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining
tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard.
5 Carefully rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys-down on top of your
notebook. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel.
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
2 black M2.5×5
(Keyboard cover)