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Acer Aspire 4520-5464 Keyboard Replacement

What you need

  1. Acer Aspire 4520-5464 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Shut down the computer and disconnect all external devices and cables.

    • Flip the computer over.

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    • Ensure that the battery compartment lock tab is in the unlocked position.

    • Slide the sliding black tab away from the battery compartment.

    • The inside edge of the battery should be released, causing it to slightly pop out of the compartment.

  3. Acer Aspire 4520-5464 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Grasp the inside edge of the battery and lift to fully detach the battery from the computer.

  4. Acer Aspire 4520-5464 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the five 1mm Phillips #1 screws located inside of the battery compartment.

    • Remove the three 2mm Phillips #1 screws located at the top of the case's perimeter.

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    • Remove the gray plastic section located above the keyboard using the prying tool.

    • Lift off of the keyboard.

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    • Take hold of the keyboard behind the function keys and lift gently.

    • Do not completely separate the keyboard from the laptop.

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    • Lift up the black locking tab located where the keyboard is attached to the laptop.

    • Pull the keyboard cable towards the trackpad and remove the keyboard.

Conclusion

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

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