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by: preppystud May 23, 2007 4:14 PM PDT

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how to fix laptop keyboard?

by preppystud - 5/23/07 4:14 PM

this is part 2 of the laptop problem, since the cooling fan was not working properly, so i used a damp tissue paper to wipe off the keyboard once in a while.

now one of the key is not working any more, the . key! the most important one for internet surfing, haha

anyway, i have taken out the keyboard before, it seems simple, i was also able to take out that key cover before.

from my memory, there seems to be a black iron sort of thing covering the entire bottom of the keyboard, is there anything covered by it?

or can i just take out the plastic key cover for that . key, and do some cleaning from there?

one time, i actually picked out someone's coffee spilled keyboard from a garbage can, and i went home, cleaned out the coffee stain, it worked perfectly fine, so i am confident that i can fix this one, too.


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Hammer?

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 5/23/07 4:16 PM

In Reply to: how to fix laptop keyboard? by preppystud

Sorry, but let's see if you followed the forum tip. It writes:

"Note: If you're asking for technical help, please be sure to include all your system info, including operating system, model number, and any other specifics related to the problem. Also please exercise your best judgment when posting in the forums--revealing personal information such as your e-mail address, telephone number, and address is not recommended."

Sorry, I don't see where you told this.

My answer is simple because of the lack of detail. Order a new keyboard and replace it. Laptops are worth this much.

Bob


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same laptop.

by preppystud - 5/23/07 4:23 PM

In Reply to: Hammer? by R. Proffitt Moderator

http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba_Satellite_M65/take_apart_laptop_2.htm

do they pay u to work on this forum? how come u are always the one who answer my questions? i was thinking about asking it on yahoo, but most people on there don't know much about computers.


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The good news is...

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 5/23/07 4:37 PM

In Reply to: same laptop. by preppystud

Toshiba has a parts department. I'm seeing the price to be from below 100 to some laptop that ran 200. Since a new laptop is far more than this, it's a cheap fix.

I can make a mental note to not answer you if you wish. The bad thing is that my mental notes fade with time.

Bob


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mm

by preppystud - 5/23/07 4:43 PM

In Reply to: The good news is... by R. Proffitt Moderator

i am not asking u not to answer my question, i used to get answers from different people, but now it seems that you are the only one who is on here?

maybe everyone else is moving to answers.yahoo.com

i don't want to replace the keyboard, i want to see if i just fix that most important . key, haha. i think that is the most important key on a keyboard on the internet age. haha


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Those who do, do.

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 5/23/07 4:48 PM

In Reply to: mm by preppystud

There is no known procedure to fix laptop keyboards. Since I value the laptops I find the low cost of the replacement part to be the right choice.

If you feel you can fix it, then go right ahead. It is not an user serviceable part. You also can't buy a vowel. You might find another dead keyboard to steal parts from but that's it.

Bob


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