This page is where we provide information that we feel may be useful to Laptop Spares Shop customers in solving any problems you may have either with a machine or component we have supplied to you, or with general computing issues.

Replacing your keyboard - General Guidance.

If you have bought a laptop keyboard from us, and do not feel confident about swapping it out yourself, please feel free to bring it in for us to install.

Please note that the notes below are for guidance only, and we do not accept any liability for damage or faults caused by failure to complete the repair successfully.

** Ensure that your laptop is disconnected from the mains & the battery is removed before proceeding. **

Although there are variations across different makes and models, the procedure for fitting a laptop keyboard is very similar. Most acer laptops have 3-4 tiny catches to the top of the keyboard, and some models have one or two screws under the keyboard holding it down. Once these are released the board should gently pop up with a flat screwdriver. Take extreme care when removing the keyboard ribbon from the motherboard. If you break the anchor clip they are not usually available as a seperate part.

Gently ease the anchor clip open (some models slide horitzontal, and some pop up.)

Remove the keyboard ribbon and then replace your old keyboard with the new one. Again take care when seating the new ribbon & closing the clip. Re-fit any screws to the lower system tray and gently close any clips to the top of the keyboard as required.

Replacing an Acer Keyboard - General Notes :

One good thing about Acer laptops is that they are easy to work on (mostly!!) Replacing the keyboard on an Acer machine is not a massive job.
Nearly all Acer keyboards are held in place by clips directly above the keyboard. These can be pushed gently into the casing to with a small flat screwdriver, allowing you to life the keyboard up with another small flat screwdriver. Some keyboards are spot glued to the system tray, so may need some gentle persuasion ! *** Take extreme care here - damage to the ribbon anchor clip above could mean having to replace the motherboard !!! ****

Once you've lifted your keyboard up from the top you can follow the notes above to remove the ribbon and replace with your new keyboard.

We hope all goes well, and if you have any comments or feedback on these notes, please let us know.