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    CF-19: replacing regular keyboard with rubber backlit keyboard

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by vak71, Oct 8, 2010.

  1. vak71

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    I have bought new rubber backlit keyboard adn now I need to replace it. I was searching and browsing this forum as well as youtube and other sources but I did not find relevant information how to switch keyboards.

    Please can you help me with that or post a link where I can educate myself?
     
    vak71, Oct 8, 2010
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    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    I've never done this before but am gonna do it right now since I have a keyboard that needs to be replaced anyways... So here is what I figured out...

    1) Take out the 4 little black screws that are above the keyboard.
    2) Use a small flat head screwdrive to remove the keboard from the top.
    3) Remove the 3 small silver screws.
    4) Bada bing, bada boom!
     
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    1+2+3 - done
    I don't know how to remove the flat cable from the harness :-(
     
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    Peel the harness off...? I donno, I just pulled mine out... lol
     
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    done thanks for help
    this is already written on a new keyboard; it's quite tough to write it, keyboard is really stiff. Will the keyboard became softer or is it intended to be like this for outdoor use in heavy polar gloves? ;-)
     
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    No, it will not soften up... Good freakin' luck!
     
    Rob, Oct 8, 2010
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