Acer Aspire Keyboard Fitting

Ok so dont worry about having to fit your own [spin]acer/aspire/laptop/notebook/travelmate[/spin]uk keyboard.
This is a repair that can be very[spin]expensive/costly/pricey/extortionate/inflated/overpriced[/spin] if taken to a repairer, especially if they are also supplying the keyboard.
So it makes alot of sense for you to[spin]complete/approach/carry out/undertake/tackle[/spin] the job yourself !!

It is really an easy job if you take your time and are careful.WE MUST EMPHASISE THAT YOU NEED TO TAKE YOUR TIME,AND TAKE GREAT CARE UNCLIPPING HE KEYBOARD RIBBON FROM THE MOTHERBOARD.

You will need a [spin]small/tiny/pocket/jewellers/mini/minature[/spin]flat screwdriver, and a phillips screwdriver.
Disconnect your laptop from the mains, flip it over and remove the battery from underneath by sliding open the battery catches. There are three phillips screws
which you need to[spin]remove/unscrew/unfasten/take out/extract/loosen/[/spin] to unlock the keyboard trim.

Once these are removed turn over your [spin]acer/aspire/travelmate[/spin]laptop and gently slide you flat screwdriver under the plastic trim above the keyboard.
[spin]lever/prise/lift/force/push[/spin]up the plastic cover gently to expose the keyboard.
Gently lift up the keyboard and very carefully [spin]push/unclip/ease/nudge[/spin]the tiny clips which lock the keyboard ribbon to the top of the motherboard.

Gently [spin]slide/push/seat/ease/dock[/spin] the new keyboard ribbon into place and push down the clips to lock the ribbon in, take very great care here as it is easy to
break he keyboard ribbon clips.

Repeat the above steps in reverse to complete the installation of you acer aspire[spin]4210/4220/4310/4315/4320/4510/4520/4710/4715/4720/4920/
5220/5310/5315/5320/5520/5710/5720/5910/5920/7720[/spin]laptop keyboard.

Also dont[spin]disgard/dispose of/throw away/get rid of/scrap/destroy/break up/disregard[/spin] your broken or old keyboard.You can keep this in case you [spin]damage/knock off/unclip/break/smash/crack/splinter[/spin] any of the keys on your new keyboard.

These notes apply mainly to the Aspire laptop range, but the design of travelmate and extensa machines is very similar also.
The main thing to remember is to be [spin]careful/cautious/steady/fastidious/delicate/gentle[/spin] when approaching the repair, dont try and rush th job!
We hope these notes help you to carry out this relatively simple keyboard repair, and please let us know how you get on.