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return key and delete don't work
Name: jackvull Date: March 23, 2007 at 08:14:35 Pacific OS: xp CPU/Ram: - Product: -
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Hi The return key and delete key on my laptop keyboard appear to have stopped working. I ave been making do in the meantime with a USB keyboard. In theory, am I able to just remove the keyboard from the computer and plug a new one in to the motherboard? Difficult job or not?
Name: farmerjoe Date: March 23, 2007 at 08:29:33 Pacific
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it depends on the laptop. If you're carefull, and follow directions, it's something you can do.
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Response Number 2
Name: jackvull Date: March 23, 2007 at 08:38:09 Pacific
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Some Sony Vaio model. I guess I could find a compatible one as well and use that. Am happy changing hardware...I'be done this on various other bits and pieces before...
Is it possible it could be something under these keys preventing them from working and if so, it might be cheaper to buy an eBay replacement than fiddle about with each key individually?
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Response Number 3
Name: Jennifer SUMN Date: March 23, 2007 at 08:58:29 Pacific
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Is the laptop still under warranty? Have you tried removing the keys to see if there is indeed something stuck under them?
Life's more painless for the brainless.
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Response Number 4
Name: jackvull Date: March 23, 2007 at 09:08:32 Pacific
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Do laptop keys pop off like normal keyboards? I was under the impression they were more ingrained into it ?
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Response Number 5
Name: Derek Date: March 23, 2007 at 18:21:08 Pacific
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Usually the problem is dirt between the pad that the key presses and the membrane. Not the easiest of things to deal with, but possible (on PC keyboards anyway).
DerekW
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Response Number 6
Name: jackvull Date: March 26, 2007 at 07:37:48 Pacific
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Doesn't seem like it's dirt. I took the keys off and no issue with what's under them as far as I can see.
What models would be compatible with a Sony Vaio PCG-FR model ?
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Response Number 7
Name: Derek Date: March 26, 2007 at 10:55:58 Pacific
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I don't mean that the dirt (perhaps contamination is a better word) is directly under the key itself. The key usually presses against a flexible cap, the underside of which makes contact with the printed circuit membrane. It's this latter electrical contact that I mean. See the "principle components" pictures here:
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