Shut down the Acer Aspire One. Unplug the AC adapter. Close the lid and turn the netbook over. Put on an anti-static wristband. Slide the tabs on the bottom of the case to unlock the battery. Remove the battery pack from the netbook. Wedge the tip of a screwdriver underneath the footpads on the base of the computer. Push the pads out of their sockets. Remove all visible screws from the base of the computer, including those found in the battery compartment. Lift up any service panels. Turn over the computer. Push back the monitor as far as possible, and release the three latches securing the keyboard to the top cover. The latches line the top of the keyboard. Pull up on the top edge of the keyboard, and lift it up off the top cover. Unplug the cable connecting the keyboard to the motherboard. Remove the keyboard. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the motherboard. Pry the top cover assembly off the Acer Aspire One. Writer Bio
