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Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

Removing the keyboard may take a some effort and a little bit of patience, but you can do it!

What you need

  1. Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 Keyboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Locate and remove the two 5.3 mm Phillips #1 screws holding the back panel in place.

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  2. Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use a spudger to pry the panel up from the laptop case and remove it.

    • The laptop should now be open with the RAM and wifi chip now accessible.

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  3. Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 Keyboard Replacement, USB Ports: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the wifi chip.

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  4. Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 5 mm Phillips #1 screw holding the wifi chip in place.

    • Carefully remove the wifi chip.

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  6. Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 8, 9 mm Phillips #1 screws holding the panel in place.

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  7. Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the computer over, and with a spudger, remove the black panel directly below the keyboard.

    • Remove the panel and flip it up onto the keyboard

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  8. Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • With the panel removed, locate the USB port ribbon cable connecting to the motherboard.

    • Carefully disconnect the ribbon cable.

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  9. Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the 5 mm Phillips #1 screw holding the USB ports in place.

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  10. Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 Keyboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • The USB ports can now be removed from the laptop.

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  11. Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the laptop and remove all 10 of the remaining 9mm screws from the back.

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  12. Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 Keyboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 Keyboard Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Use a spudger to gently lift the keyboard.

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Conclusion

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

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