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Acer Aspire 5734z-4836 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

The keyboard replacement is a simple replacement guide, but to remove the panel some force may be necessary.

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    • Before removing the battery, power off your laptop and disconnect the AC adapter.

    • Flip your laptop on its back so the battery is facing up and the hinges are facing away from you.

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  2. Acer Aspire 5734z-4836 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the right latch down to unlock the battery.

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    • Slide and hold the left latch below the battery.

    • While holding this latch in place, pry the battery up from its bottom edge.

    • Lift the old battery out of its compartment.

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    • Pinch the edges of the plastic covering above the keyboard, and pull away from the laptop until the covering pops off.

    • By using a bit of force some clicks will be heard when removing the cover.

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    • Pull the keyboard off gently so not to damage the keyboard ribbon cable.

    • Multiple clicks may be heard as you pull the keyboard off.

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    • Using a spudger or your finger, unlock the ZIF connector holding the keyboard ribbon in place by lifting the black locking lever.

    • Pull the blue keyboard ribbon cable from the ZIF connector.

    • When reinstalling a new keyboard, insert the ribbon in the same way the old keyboard's ribbon was removed.

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Conclusion

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

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