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    Asus g50V Republic of Gamers missing keyboard keys

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by sephiro500, Dec 20, 2011.

  1. sephiro500

    sephiro500 Newbie

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    Is missing the up arrow on the keyboard. Also the space key only works if you hit it dead on. I don't know if that's a design issue or if the spacebar key is messed up in some way. I'd like to know if I can just replace one key or do I need an entire new keyboard? I've looked for a service manual but can't find one online. My main issue with a new keyboard is having to take apart the entire thing. It's not obvious to me by looking at the machine how the keyboard comes out.
     
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    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    When you mention the spacebar key is messed up has it always been this way or did it just start happening. The G50V has been around for a while some im guessing you're had the computer a while. Has it always done that or just stared to. You can try to reinstall the ATK drivers. If that doesnt help then you will have to get a new keyboard. I dont know of being able to just get keys themselves but you can order a Replacement Keyboard from Asus
     
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    I got this machine from a friend 2 weeks ago in a trade for a spare desktop. It has overheating issues and it'll only run league of legends with the bottom off and raised half an inch, otherwise temps hit 100+ and frames drop to 10/sec. I ordered 12 of those ram heatsinks and once I receive them I'm hoping they improve the built in cooling system.

    Looks like I found a video for keyboard replacement.


    how to take a keyboard off of an asus g60v; g51v; g50v - YouTube

    Looks pretty easy; I didn't notice the tabs when I was looking at it earlier.


    Edit: I'd also like to know if I can use a different style of keyboard from a similar asus model. I prefer the chicklet keyboard style.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-ASUS-X66-X66IC-X66W-US-Keyboard-series-Laptop-keyboard-/320774984549?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item4aafadd365
     
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