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 eithe 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.