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Asus Eee PC 1215N Keyboard Replacement

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  1. Asus Eee PC 1215N Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Asus Eee PC 1215N Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Turn the power off and turn the netbook upside down.

    • Slide both battery catches together to release the battery.

    • Slide the battery out.

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  2. Asus Eee PC 1215N Keyboard Replacement, Removing Asus Eee PC 1215N Battery Compartment Screws: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove screws on the battery compartment.

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  3. Asus Eee PC 1215N Keyboard Replacement, RAM: step 3, image 1 of 3 Asus Eee PC 1215N Keyboard Replacement, RAM: step 3, image 2 of 3 Asus Eee PC 1215N Keyboard Replacement, RAM: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the memory compartment.

    • Using a Plastic Opening Tools, remove the screw rubber cover.

    • Remove the screw.

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  4. Asus Eee PC 1215N Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Plastic Opening Tools near the screw hole to release the cover.

    • Remove the cover

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  6. Asus Eee PC 1215N Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Asus Eee PC 1215N Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
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    • Using a Spudger, push both right and left metal clip to release one of the RAM module.

    • Slide out the RAM module.

    • Do the same with the second RAM module if necessary.

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  7. Asus Eee PC 1215N Keyboard Replacement, Top Cover (Touchpad): step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screws as necessary.

    • For top cover removing, only remove the 2 bottom screws.

    • For Keyboard removing, remove all 4 screws.

    • The one short screw paterns to uper left screw hole directly on the PCB.

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  8. Asus Eee PC 1215N Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Asus Eee PC 1215N Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Asus Eee PC 1215N Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Use a Plastic Opening Tools to release the top cover.

    • Start from the left side.

    • Go around on the bottom

    • Finish with the right side.

    • The top cover is still connected to the PCB with the touchpad ribbon. Handle it carefully.

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  9. Asus Eee PC 1215N Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Asus Eee PC 1215N Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
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    • Carefully slide the top cover to the bottom in order to see the touchpad connector on the PCB.

    • Use a Spudger to slide the conector attachment black part and release the ribbon from the PCB.

    • Now you can remove the top cover

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  10. Asus Eee PC 1215N Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 9, image 1 of 3 Asus Eee PC 1215N Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 9, image 2 of 3 Asus Eee PC 1215N Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Make sure that the two upper screws inside the RAM compartment are removed before to continue. (Refer to Step 5).

    • Remove the keyboard 4 screws on the bottom.

    • Use a Plastic Opening Tools to release the keyboard clips on the left and right side.

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  11. Asus Eee PC 1215N Keyboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    Spudger
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    • At this step, the keyboard is still maintained with double-sided tape between the keyboard underside and the metallic PCB protector.

    • Carefully slide a Spudger between the keyboard underside and the metallic PCB protector near the center/right at the bottom. Use the spudger as a lever to release the keyboard from the metallic PCB protector.

    • The keyboard is still connected to the PCB with a ribbon. Handle it carefully.

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  12. Asus Eee PC 1215N Keyboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Asus Eee PC 1215N Keyboard Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Spudger
    $3.99
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    • Carefully slide the keyboard to the top in order to see the ribbon connector on the PCB.

    • Use a Spudger to slide the connector attachment black part and release the ribbon from the PCB.

    • Now you can remove the keyboard.

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Conclusion

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

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Yes, you are right! I will have this added shortly.

Thank you.

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