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Acer TravelMate P653-V-6882 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

If your Acer TravelMate P653-V-6882’s keyboard is still not responding after restarting the device and/or updating the keyboard drivers, then your keyboard may need to be replaced or reconnected.

Here is the guide on how to replace the TravelMate’s keyboard.

What you need

  1. Acer TravelMate P653-V-6882 Keyboard Replacement, Battery Pack: step 1, image 1 of 2 Acer TravelMate P653-V-6882 Keyboard Replacement, Battery Pack: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Turn the computer over so the base is facing up.

    • Slide the battery lock to unlock position.

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  2. Acer TravelMate P653-V-6882 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the battery release latch to the right.

    • The battery pack will pop out.

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  3. Acer TravelMate P653-V-6882 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the battery up.

    • Pull out the battery.

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  4. Acer TravelMate P653-V-6882 Keyboard Replacement, Base Door: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the five 7mm Phillips #1 screws.

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  6. Acer TravelMate P653-V-6882 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use the opening tool to separate base door from the bottom of the laptop.

    • Be careful not to bend or crack the plastic back cover.

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  7. Acer TravelMate P653-V-6882 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Acer TravelMate P653-V-6882 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Gently pry open the base door by pushing up.

    • Pull out the base door.

    • Be careful not to bend or crack the plastic back cover.

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  8. Acer TravelMate P653-V-6882 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 7mm Phillips #1 screws.

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  9. Acer TravelMate P653-V-6882 Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the laptop so that the underside is now facing the bottom.

    • Open the LCD panel.

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to push in the six latches.

    • Be careful not to bend or crack the keyboard.

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  10. Acer TravelMate P653-V-6882 Keyboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • When the latches are pushed in, the keyboard will pop out.

    • Gently pry up the keyboard.

    • Be careful not to bend or crack the keyboard.

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  11. Acer TravelMate P653-V-6882 Keyboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the keyboard forward to access the keyboard cable.

    • Flip the connector latch up to open it.

    • Pull out the keyboard cable gently.

    • Be careful not to damage the connector.

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Conclusion

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

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