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    A8F keyboard replacement

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by superman3486, Aug 27, 2008.

  1. superman3486

    superman3486 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi I just got this laptop was popping out the keys to clean them ( due to stickers where put on them so I was cleaning the glue remaining ) so i ended up braking the bracket that broke the "Pgup" key. I ordered an new keyboard from asus..so my question is does anyone have any idea how to remove the keyboard from this model. thanks in advance
     
    superman3486, Aug 27, 2008
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  2. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    Probably like any other model... there are many disassembly manuals on the Info Booth, you can use them as a guideline.
     
    E.B.E., Aug 28, 2008
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  3. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    OK, I'm in a generous mood this morning.

    Step 0a: Shut down your A8, remove battery and then remove screws from bottom casing marked 'K'.

    1. Pop the clips along the top of the keyboard with paper clip/credit card to release keyboard. Should be 3 of them, which you can see if you tilt the notebook backward.

    2. Pull out keyboard.

    3. Pull cable from it's attachment slot, carefully. Note which side is which for replacement in next step.

    4. Do steps above in reverse. All done :).
     
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  4. D3X

    D3X the robo know it all

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    Isn't there like a screws holding the keyboard down; one above the CPU cover? It's on my F8, and as far as I've seen, the bottom casing is almost identical.
     
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    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    dang it, you're right; I forgot that teeny important step; been too long since I pulled mine off I guess :eek:.

    Fixed the post to correct. thx.
     
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    superman3486 Notebook Consultant

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    thanks for all your help, I finally got the Thai keyboard removed and installed the US version (hell of alot less symbols on the US kb)
     
    superman3486, Aug 29, 2008
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