Introduction

Use this guide to replace the back cover for your Acer Aspire 3 A3 Laptop.

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    • Shut down your laptop and unplug any cables.

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    • Close the laptop and flip it over on a flat, clean surface.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eleven 6.6 mm‑long screws from the back cover.

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    • Insert the long edge of an opening pick straight down between the chassis and the back cover at the rear of the laptop

    • Pry up to release a few back cover clips and position the opening pick flat under the back cover.

    • Slide the pick along the rear edge of the laptop to release the clips.

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    • Pry around the entire perimeter until the back cover releases.

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    • Lift the back cover off the chassis and remove it.

    • If the back cover is stuck, repeat the previous step to release any remaining clips.

Conclusion

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

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Kara Piepenbrink

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