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    Replacing Keyboard on P7811FX

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by oncewas, Aug 5, 2010.

  1. oncewas

    oncewas Newbie

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    I had a couple broken keys on my keyboard and order a replacement one. Well when removing the old board I couldn't get the keyboard(ribbon) clip out and used a little to much force and it broke in half. Does anyone know how I can get a new one or if there is anything else I can do to repair it?
    I've already contacted Gateway and their response was send it in which I'd rather not do.

    Thanks.
     
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    Omexis Notebook Consultant

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    buttons252 Notebook Consultant

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    I was working on an HP laptop and there was a little plastic retention clip about 1mm thick. I gently tugged on it and it broke off from the motherboard. Only way to fix it was probably with some sort of glue -- i ended up shipping it to HP and they just replaced the motherboard (free under warranty)

    I hate keyboards with just the bare ribbons, i like dell d series latitudes that have an end piece that snaps into place. much easier to service, much more robust.
     
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