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Asus Eee PC 1005HA Keyboard Replacement

Asus Eee PC 1005HA Keyboard Replacement

Chris Beichler

Chris Beichler and 14 other contributors

Last updated on December 15, 2022

10 - 15 minutes
Moderate

Introduction

Go to step 1

Use this guide to replace the keyboard in the Asus Eee PC 1005HA.

What you need

Tools

  • iFixit Opening Tool
    iFixit Opening Tool
  • Spudger
    Spudger

  1. Asus Eee PC 1005HA Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Lay the laptop upside down.

    • Locate the two battery lock tabs.

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  2. Asus Eee PC 1005HA Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Asus Eee PC 1005HA Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Asus Eee PC 1005HA Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the tabs outward to unlock the battery.

    • The left tab will remain unlocked, while the right tab must be held.

    • Holding the right tab open, slide the battery out of the laptop.

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  4. Asus Eee PC 1005HA Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 3, image 1 of 2 Asus Eee PC 1005HA Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pull up the four metal latches in the battery cavity that is located on the bottom of the laptop.

    • Do not apply too much pressure. The latches can not be removed and will bend if forced.

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  5. Asus Eee PC 1005HA Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Asus Eee PC 1005HA Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Asus Eee PC 1005HA Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Flip the laptop over, and open the display.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to lift the edge of the keyboard that is nearest to the screen.

    • Gently lift the keyboard and slide it toward the screen.

    • Do not remove the keyboard completely. This can damage the ribbon cable connecting the underside of the keyboard to the laptop.

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  6. Asus Eee PC 1005HA Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger tool to release the tabs on the ribbon cable ZIF connector that is attached to the underside of the keyboard.

    • Depending on the model, the tabs on this ZIF connector will either flip up toward the display or push out toward the display.

    • Once the ZIF connector tabs have been released, remove the keyboard.

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Conclusion

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

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One Comment

after i upgrade my bios keyboard stop working . but external keyboard working fine.. plz help

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