Replacement keyboard frame for Aspire E1-731-4699

Hi, all.

I did a brilliant thing and spilled some liquid into my keyboard. The keys are now pretty well good and sticking.

I have a genuine replacement on order, but this particular model doesn't seem to have the frame held on by screws, but by what seems to be melted plastic nubs. I can only assume that filing/cutting them off spells the end of this frame as far as usability (i.e. trying to repair as close to original spec as possible). This one has a small crack, anyway, so I'd prefer to replace with an OEM part.

I cannot seem to find anyplace that might carry the replacement keyboard frame for this model. I have no idea where I can turn. Any suggestions? Even more so from you Acerians at the "mother ship"?

Thank you all in advance.

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laurent_14

Hello,

In which country do you live? (country keyboard)?

Do you want to buy an original keyboard (Acer)?

discgolfdc

I live in the United States, and I already have a new OEM keyboard on the way.

What suggestions might you have?

Thank you!

laurent_14

I thought you had need the exact part number. sorry.

discgolfdc

The frame does have a sticker on it bearing the following information:

PN 13NO-VNP0402 REV. 1B

PB71305-1A TOP CASE KB FRAME

DATE: 02/27/2014 A

I don't understand why this is so hard to find.

laurent_14

In the original part, the frame is sold only with the keyboard.

For example:

60.MG8N5.004 - KEYBOARD US-INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH 103K WIN8 W/FRAME (with frame)

Could you post a picture of your frame?

discgolfdc

Is this the part number for this particular model? I can't find any images thus far.

Thank you for your help so far!

laurent_14

It's the part number for Aspire E1-731.

discgolfdc

Acer Keyboard

This is the keyboard. It's a "steel gray" plastic frame.

Thanks!

Acer Keyboard

discgolfdc

It seems as though all sites where I see that part number point to Europe!

discgolfdc

Where did you locate that information, by the way and if you don't mind my asking?

laurent_14

I found for an other country this part number:

60.MG8N5.014 - KEYBOARD NORDIC 104KS W/FRAMEK MATT GUNMETAL (not USA)

I don't know the color of the part that I gave you.

Normal! I'm french Smiley Wink

I'll come back tomorrow. See you later.

discgolfdc

The first part number is for US, which is where I am. 103 keys is accurate.

Now all I have to do is find someplace that sells this.

discgolfdc

From secure.tx.acer.com:

60.MG8N5.004

Description:   KEYBOARD GF7T_A10B 103KS BLACK US INTERNATIONAL W/MATT GUNMETAL KB FRAME / NUTS WIN8
Class:   COMPUTER.NOTEBOOK
Model/Family:   KEYBOARD
RID:   N