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Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Keyboard Mat Replacement

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  1. Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Keyboard Mat Replacement, Backup Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Keyboard Mat Replacement, Backup Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the battery cover.

    • Remove the AAA batteries from the calculator.

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  2. Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Keyboard Mat Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the 5mm Philips #00 screw holding backup battery cover.

    • Remove the backup battery cover.

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  3. Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Keyboard Mat Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Use plastic opening tool to remove the backup battery. Place the tool in the small cut-out next to the battery and pry the battery out.

    • Be careful, the backup battery is spring loaded and may shoot up when you remove it.

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  4. Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Keyboard Mat Replacement, Back Case: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the six 7.5mm T6 screws on the back case. You will need to use a screwdriver with a long and skinny head.

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  5. Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Keyboard Mat Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Keyboard Mat Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Pry back case off. Insert the plastic opening tool in the track for the protective cover and pry the halves of the case apart.

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  6. Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Keyboard Mat Replacement, Motherboard & Screen: step 6, image 1 of 2 Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Keyboard Mat Replacement, Motherboard & Screen: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Keep the screen face-down during this step. Only the motherboard is attached to the face-plate and the screen may fall out.

    • Remove the eight (8) 5mm Philips #00 screws on the motherboard.

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  7. Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Keyboard Mat Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Keyboard Mat Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Carefully remove the motherboard and screen. Grab the board by its side with one hand and the screen with the other. Carefully lift the two parts up.

    • Keep the face-plate face-down to prevent the keys from falling out.

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  8. Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Keyboard Mat Replacement, Keyboard Mat: step 8, image 1 of 2 Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Keyboard Mat Replacement, Keyboard Mat: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Remove light gray rubber keyboard mat.

    • Keep your calculator face down to ensure the individual keys do not fall out.

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  9. Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Keyboard Mat Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Clean the contacts on the keyboard with a soft cloth.

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Conclusion

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

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