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    Replacement key retainer for X200 - other models?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Big-O, Oct 29, 2008.

  1. Big-O

    Big-O Notebook Guru

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    I was an idiot, and when trying to put my TAB key on my x200, the key retainer plastic thing broke.

    I don't want to shell out $100 for another keyboard, and I'm not sure if Complete Care (or the base warranty, for that matter) will cover the damage. I don't know if Lenovo will send the individual key retainer, either.

    Further, eBay doesn't have any x200 keyboards or key retainers.

    Does anyone know if I can use a T60/61 | X61 | X300 key retainer in place?

    Appreciate your help!!!
     
    Big-O, Oct 29, 2008
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  2. jonlumpkin

    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    You can probably use the ones from a T60/T61/T400/T500/W500. All of these computers have interchangeable keyboards. I wouldn't recommend trying to use an x60/x61 keyboard because they are a bit smaller (tab key in particular). I don't know about the x300/x301, but my guess is it uses a special ultrathin keyboard with the backlight option on Capslock and Thinkvantage.
     
    jonlumpkin, Oct 29, 2008
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  3. Kainnon

    Kainnon Notebook Enthusiast

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    x200 does not use the same keyboard as the T-series. Different screw placement. But if you do get a hold of one, you can try taking out the piece you need.
     
    Kainnon, Oct 30, 2008
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