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    Averatec 3250: Replacing the keyboard..

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by PaulCky411, Sep 14, 2006.

  1. PaulCky411

    PaulCky411 Notebook Guru

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    OK everyone... I've never replaced a keyboard in a laptop before so please bare with me here... I basically had no trouble until now... which is the part where you plug the new keyboard in to that little port... it's so tiny I can't figure out a way to do it.. I've attached a picture so you know exactly what I'm talking about... please help me out here... I've been without a legit laptop keyboard for it for months... thanks in advance

    --- i know for a fact the keyboard works, if i press the part i'm supposed to connect to.. where i'm supposed to connect it to, and type w/ my right hand, it works perfect... i just dont know how to get it to stay, even though there is a clip you're supposed to clip it in with... it wont stay in place, i might just use a makeshift clip by using some strong tape and see what happens...

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    PaulCky411, Sep 14, 2006
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    That connector like most have a slide latch. In most cases it is different color than the body of the socket. You have to use something to move each side toward the cable. Moves about 1/4" the the ribbon will just fall out.
     
    blue68f100, Sep 18, 2006
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    va_trial Newbie

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    I am considering replacing the keyboard on my Averatec 3250. Averatec wants $146 to do the job, and I can buy a replacement keyboard myself on eBay for $30 and save the difference.

    Only problem is that I have never operated on a laptop before. Can you give me a rough idea of how to remove the old keyboard and attach the new one, as well as any difficulties you may have had to overcome in the process?

    Thanks!
    GH
     
    va_trial, Sep 25, 2007
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