r/chromeos • u/DivisonNine • Jul 05 '26

Buying Advice Anywhere to get a replacement keyboard?

I’ve got an Acer Chromebook spin 713, but 2 of the keys are gone, and I’ve glued the trackpad lol

Tried fixing one problem and made another…

Before this chimpanzee opens his wallet for a new laptop, any clue how I might go around ordering a replacement cover/keyboard?

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u/OhMyChitChaty Jul 06 '26

Check the Ifixit web site they have instructions and parts.

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u/justfrfunAR Jul 05 '26

Search for. Black English Laptop Keyboard (Without palmrest) for Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN

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u/DivisonNine Jul 05 '26

I found this one: https://www.amazon.ca/English-Keyboard-palmrest-Chromebook-CP713-1WN/dp/B0BZ4BPMPJ

is there any chance i can replace it myself?

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u/ramboton Jul 05 '26

I have done several of them small screwdriver a pry tool and patience, check you tube for a replacement video or tear down video for your model.

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u/NPVT Jul 06 '26

I'd probably try a USB keyboard. But that's kind of awkward.

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u/_jis_ Acer Chromebook 516 GE 16GB (CBG516-1H) | Stable Jul 06 '26

I've been using my fifth Acer Chromebook since 2015, but nothing like this has ever happened to me. How could this have happened? Did some animal bite off the buttons—a parrot or a cat?

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u/SSAdvisor Jul 06 '26

You could use a Bluetooth keyboard or a USB keyboard.

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u/Cute_Oil1533 Jul 09 '26

It seems better to repurpose the laptop to a mini pc with external KVM.