Acer Aspire 5740-6378 Keyboard Replacement

Einleitung

Use this guide to replace the keyboard on your Acer Aspire 5740-6378. Without a functioning keyboard, you would not be able to enter your password to unlock your device, search the web, or type in any program you need. Luckily, the keyboard is easy to replace and will have your Acer Aspire 5740-6378 running like its keyboard is brand new. It is highly suggested that you remove the battery before performing this replacement.

Was du brauchst

Schritt 1 Battery

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Slide the locking switch into the unlocked position to ready the battery for removal.

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Slide the release latch until the battery pops out.

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Remove the battery now that it's been unsecured.

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Schritt 4 Keyboard

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Open your device so you have ease of access to your keyboard.

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Pry off the mid cover using a spudger to reveal a cable attaching to the keyboard.

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Detach the cable by flipping the securing tab up and gently pulling the cable away from it.

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Pry off and flip over the keyboard using the spudger.

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Unlock the keyboard ribbon cable by flipping up the securing tab on the Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) connector.
Slide the ribbon cable free of the connector.
Remove the keyboard.