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    T61 14,1 german keyboards are different :(

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Tommy the cat, Aug 22, 2008.

  1. Tommy the cat

    Tommy the cat Notebook Geek

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    I finally found a new t61 14,1 1440x900 thinkpad. I live in the Netherlands and found one in Germany. I already ordered it but then I discovered the german keyboard is completely different from the dutch (and US) keyboard. :( It seems my luck is really running out.

    So somebody said it was possible to order a new US keyboard and replace it. But I really don't like to open my brand new thinkpad, I'm really paranoid about that.

    But, does a US keyboard fit anyway on a thinkpad where a german keyboard is installed?

    Can I order a US keyboard from lenovo, should that be fast shipping? I needed a laptop the day before yesterday already.

    Is it with risk of consequense to open up and replace a keyboard?
     
    Tommy the cat, Aug 22, 2008
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    Arki Super Moderator

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  3. Tommy the cat

    Tommy the cat Notebook Geek

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    Pff that's pretty easy indeed :). Thanks for that link, very helpfull.
     
    Tommy the cat, Aug 22, 2008
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  4. Tommy the cat

    Tommy the cat Notebook Geek

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    Well the shop in Germany can switch the keyboard for me from german to US, it's 45 euro's.

    I just wondered. I saw the instruction video of the replacement. Can these bolts be screwed back on too thight or too loose?

    I just hate it that somebody is going to replace something at my laptop, I am a bit paranoid, thinking that only the factory can tighten these bolds just as they have to be.
     
    Tommy the cat, Aug 25, 2008
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    arlab Notebook Evangelist

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    Don't worry. I've also changed my keyboard. Your notebook won't get worse. ;)
     
    arlab, Aug 25, 2008
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  6. Tommy the cat

    Tommy the cat Notebook Geek

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    Ok thanks. Can you screw the bolts back on too tight so that the keyboard is going to warp?
     
    Tommy the cat, Aug 25, 2008
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    mongooztt Notebook Guru

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    I wouldn't worry. Just screw it in loosely as far as it will go without any pressure, then snug it up using light pressure.
     
    mongooztt, Aug 25, 2008
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    hyjinxx Newbie

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    Tommy the cat, how did you go with changing your keyboard? I'm actually trying to do the reverse myself US>German.

    Let me know if you still have your German keyboard, I'm sure I could find a good home for it :) that's if a T61 keyboard would fit into a T400. Does anyone know?
     
    hyjinxx, Dec 5, 2008
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    Yes, they do.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 5, 2008
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  10. Tommy the cat

    Tommy the cat Notebook Geek

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    Hi, I didn't replace the keyboard myself and do not have it anymore (I never did actually :) ).
     
    Tommy the cat, Dec 6, 2008
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    lengendnr Notebook Geek

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    Hi, I have a german keyboard with the enter key shaped liked a 7 as shown in http://www.pcwelt.de/bildpopup/89100/89153/88984/index.html?

    http://carbon.cudenver.edu/~tphillip/GermanKeyboardLayout.html



    Actually, I am looking for an US keyboard.. http://www.notebookreview.com/picture.asp?f=24296

    If you have one, maybe we can do a swap?



    Btw, the keyboards for T60, T61, T61p, R60, R61, Z60 are interchangeable..



    Thanks.
     
    lengendnr, Dec 25, 2008
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  12. kns

    kns Notebook Evangelist

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    Not only that, someone told me the keyboards for 14.1" T61 fits 15.4" T60, both standard and wide. Can someone confirm this?
     
    kns, Dec 25, 2008
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