Replacing The Keyboard - Acer TRAVELMATE 7730 Service Manual

Replacing the keyboard

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