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Acer Aspire S3 MS2346 Keyboard Replacement

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This guide will walk you through removing the keyboard. The keyboard may need to be removed if it is damaged, or simply for easy access to clean.

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    • Remove the 12 5mm Phillips #00 screws.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to gently pry open the back panel.

    • Gently lift up the back panel, exposing the internals of the laptop.

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    • Remove the motherboard connector cables by gently lifting the black latch that clamps them in place with a spudger or simply pull the connector from the port.

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    • Remove the 5 5mm PH0 screws holding the motherboard in place.

    • Gently remove the motherboard from the chassis.

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    • Gently remove the motherboard.

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    • Unscrew the 4 1mm PH00 screws attaching the speakers to the frame.

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    • Gently remove the speakers. Note that the wire connecting them may be lightly glued down. If so, gently pry up.

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    • Gently lift the battery from the frame.

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    • The 30 1mm PH000 screws holding the keyboard in place will be distributed all over the back.

    • You will need to gently pry up the black tape to expose the remaining screws.

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    • Gently lift the board exposing the keyboard assembly.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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