I need to replace the keyboard

Hi there.
Remove the laptop battery and the AC power supply, open the lid as far back as you can take it.
Get a small flat headed screwdriver, now, you have to take off the keyboard bezel, this is the strip of plastic above the keyboard with the power button on it, the best way to remove it is to start by the on/off button by gently prying the bezel up from the lid hinge, once you have one side out gently pull it up using your fingers, it will unclip and lift away.
Next you have to remove 2 screws from the top of the keyboard, these should be visible to you, once the screws are out carefully lift the keyboard up, you will see a ribbon cable that is connected to the motherboard, gently pull the tab up on the connector that the ribbon cable sits in and it should release it and you can now remove the keyboard and replace it.
To re-assemble just follow my direction in reverse.
Please post back with the results and for any additional advice if needed.

Good luck and thanks for using FixYa!!

Nooooo!

its about the battery (believe it or not)
just remove battery and you acer-garbage will start connecting to the keyboard again

all they want is to have you buy a new computer or keyboard
one could become cynical for less

The links below should help you start off w/ a price comparison to replace the keyboard for your notebook. Also included are the removal instructions. Hope this helps.


-Arkbluetech



http://www.insidemylaptop.com/replace-keyboard-acer-aspire-3600-3610-3620-3630-3640-3660-3680-laptop/



http://www.acerspareparts.com/Notebook-Parts/Keyboard



FOR Acer Aspire 3610 3620 3630 3640 3660 3680 Keyboard
$17.75

http://www.insidemylaptop.com/replace-keyboard-acer-aspire-3600-3610-3620-3630-3640-3660-3680-laptop/ There are some instructions for you.

and here is a keyboard http://cgi.ebay.com/Acer-Aspire-3680-Keyboard-w%2FCable-AEZR1R00210_W0QQitemZ180359181446QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090520?IMSfp=TL090520172012r9427