Help checking if keyboard connector is ok on 5920g

Hi im looking to see if someone could help me take apart my 5920g to check if the keyboard ribbon needs replacing or if the connecter has come loose. Ive googled big time trying to find a guide with pics etc. Could someone help as im currently in afghan trying to keep in touch with the wife (im a brit soldier) when I can, using my laptop. The dead keys are - b,n,h,y,u,7,8. So I cant really talk properly on msn etc.

Im using the on screen keyboard to help write this message and its taken me bloody ages! Plz help, im spending xmas in this place!

Cheers!

 

Try this:

http://www.delusionofgrandeur.co.uk/2008/07/09/acer-aspire-5315-keyboard-removal/

The 5920G looks the same has the 5315 so may work. Take out battery unscrew three screws then pop front plate off where power button is then gently pull keyboard out.

 

There is a slight difference so i don't think the guide above applies, as it shoud be easier on the 5920.

You don't need to take the speaker cover off as shown above, but you need to be very gentle when popping the keyboard out, as it isn'y very friendly!!!

 

Edited by moderator: ACER service guides are copyrighted material, sharing it is illegal therefore not allowed on NBR.

Guess I cant give the service guide, but what Randall Lind has written below is basically the right procedure to get to the keyboard.

 

Removing the Keyboard and LCD Module
1. Disconnect the speaker, DC-In, and system fan cables.
2. Turn the notebook over and gently pry up the keyboard as shown.
3. Lift the keyboard up and towards you
4. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board and remove the keyboard from the main unit.

That seems to be a bit more work to get the keyboard off then on the 5315.