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    Laptop won't turn on after cleaning keyboard

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by whatsntomake, Mar 14, 2009.

  1. whatsntomake

    whatsntomake Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, I have a lenovo thinkpad T61.
    I pulled out the keys on the keyboard and to blow the dust and particles that got stuck inside. When I reattached all the keys to the proper position - the laptop would not turn on. From reading online I understand that there is some power circuitry that is wired with the keyboard and thus I believe I have damaged that - my power and battery indicator show that my power adapter and battery are still working. I'm also past my warranty date - what should I do? I also wanted to try detaching and reattaching the keyboard but I'm having one hell of time with 2 screws on the back that won't come out - any tips on naughty screws?
     
    whatsntomake, Mar 14, 2009
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  2. yun

    yun Notebook Deity

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    buy a new keyboard off ebay, it might help if you were very comfortable to assemble your t61 when you took out the keyboard. I'm not sure if you broke some parts inside the motherboard or not.
    This always happen for some people
     
    yun, Mar 15, 2009
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  3. StealthTH

    StealthTH Notebook Evangelist

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    Check the connection first before buying a new keyboard. Maybe the connection is just loose.
     
    StealthTH, Mar 15, 2009
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    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    Also just reseat ram, battery, etc. Sometimes when you take apart something computer gremlins just do stuff :|.
     
    jaredy, Mar 15, 2009
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    i5aac Notebook Consultant

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    The power button is part of the keyboard, so if the keyboard's connection to your computer is broken the power button wouldn't be working. Anyone know if there is another way to turn the machine on besides using the power button?
     
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  6. whatsntomake

    whatsntomake Notebook Enthusiast

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    ^ I would also like to second that question.
    I'm guessing my keyboard connection is lose - but I can't open my laptop due to some screws. Any ways to remedy really right screws - can't get 2/5 necessary ones to come out.
     
    whatsntomake, Mar 15, 2009
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  7. martinmach

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    are the keys easy to remove? a stupid cat managed remove my space bar. i am afraid of popping out one myself
     
    martinmach, Mar 15, 2009
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  8. i5aac

    i5aac Notebook Consultant

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    Which screws are stuck? When I replaced my keyboard, the ones on the bottom by the Vista license were a little difficult to get out. Sucks that you can't just remove the keyboard and check.
     
    i5aac, Mar 15, 2009
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