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    CF-31JFxxxxx Emissive Keyboard swap?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by smokeybehr, Jan 16, 2015.

  1. smokeybehr

    smokeybehr Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've looked through the FAQ/board and I can't find a good answer, so I'll ask it directly.

    I've got a stack of CF-31JFxxxxx computers that were ordered instead of the JB models, and they've been sitting on the shelf because nobody wants to use a non-backlit keyboard. How difficult would it be to add an Emissive (non-rubber) keyboard to these? Could I pull the keyboards out of some CF-30FA and CA models and swap them in?
     
    smokeybehr, Jan 16, 2015
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Yes they should swap right in.
     
    Shawn, Jan 16, 2015
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    I've done the swap, but the keyboard isn't lighting up. Am I missing something?
     
    smokeybehr, Jan 22, 2015
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    Shawn, Jan 22, 2015
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    smokeybehr, Jan 23, 2015
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    Don't feel bad...we all have done that before :) .
     
    toughasnails, Jan 23, 2015
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    You're Welcome...
     
    Shawn, Jan 23, 2015
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