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Acer Aspire S3 MS2346 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will walk you through removing the keyboard. The keyboard may need to be removed if it is damaged, or simply for easy access to clean.

What you need

  1. Acer Aspire S3 MS2346 Keyboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Acer Aspire S3 MS2346 Keyboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Acer Aspire S3 MS2346 Keyboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 12 5mm Phillips #00 screws.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to gently pry open the back panel.

    • Gently lift up the back panel, exposing the internals of the laptop.

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  2. Acer Aspire S3 MS2346 Keyboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 2, image 1 of 3 Acer Aspire S3 MS2346 Keyboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 2, image 2 of 3 Acer Aspire S3 MS2346 Keyboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the motherboard connector cables by gently lifting the black latch that clamps them in place with a spudger or simply pull the connector from the port.

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  3. Acer Aspire S3 MS2346 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire S3 MS2346 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 5 5mm PH0 screws holding the motherboard in place.

    • Gently remove the motherboard from the chassis.

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  5. Acer Aspire S3 MS2346 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove the motherboard.

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  6. Acer Aspire S3 MS2346 Keyboard Replacement, Speakers: step 5, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire S3 MS2346 Keyboard Replacement, Speakers: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the 4 1mm PH00 screws attaching the speakers to the frame.

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  7. Acer Aspire S3 MS2346 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove the speakers. Note that the wire connecting them may be lightly glued down. If so, gently pry up.

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  8. Acer Aspire S3 MS2346 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the battery from the frame.

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  9. Acer Aspire S3 MS2346 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 8, image 1 of 3 Acer Aspire S3 MS2346 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 8, image 2 of 3 Acer Aspire S3 MS2346 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • The 30 1mm PH000 screws holding the keyboard in place will be distributed all over the back.

    • You will need to gently pry up the black tape to expose the remaining screws.

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  10. Acer Aspire S3 MS2346 Keyboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the board exposing the keyboard assembly.

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Conclusion

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

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