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    Keyboard Ribbon

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by zafota, Nov 28, 2011.

  1. zafota

    zafota Notebook Geek

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    Is there a guide to properly replace a keyboard ribbon? mine gt broken now some keys dont function anymore.
     
    zafota, Nov 28, 2011
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Is this for the Asus in your signature or otherwise what notebook model?
     
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  3. zafota

    zafota Notebook Geek

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    its for the same model.

    Ive figured it out to be a ribbon problem. if i could just replace the ribbon i could fix this. It seems i cant find a replacement with backlights like the originalso changing the ribbon would be best if i want to keep the back lights
     
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  4. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    You can't replace the ribbon connector, you need to buy a new keyboard. It is likely a ZIF, if G53 follows the same thing as G73.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Nov 28, 2011
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  5. zafota

    zafota Notebook Geek

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    what does ZIF stand for? oh crap... i guess no more backlights..this is so sad to hear. any ideas on where to buy one with backlights that has no risk of getting scammed?

    What about getting a new keyboard and just use the old frame and lights with the new one. like a transplant? is that possible?
     
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  6. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Technically it stands for something like "Zero Insertion Force", but I've found ZIF to be synonymous with rubbish. As you've found out, they're really easy to break, and, for whatever reason, always require more force than zero.
     
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  7. zafota

    zafota Notebook Geek

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    yeah, breaks easily actually!! i've never realy handled them with much force. i only touch them when i remove the cables for some vent cleaning once every two months. they're pretty fragile.

    Anyway, know any certified keyboard replacement seller sites?
     
    zafota, Nov 28, 2011
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