CF-VKBL02 + 03 backlit keyboards that fit into CF 29 - looks good on paper

The -01 sounds like it is not usb supported and will only work with legacy ps2 ports
Try using the laptop ps2 port


Alex

 

So has anybody bought from this guy (CF-VKBL02) Panasonic Toughbook CF-VKBL02 Backlit Keyboard - eBay (item 230531461696 end time Oct-27-10 12:52:42 PDT) and this one Panasonic TOUGHBOOK Monitor CF-VDL02 Keyboard CF-VKBL03 - eBay (item 370437762946 end time Oct-26-10 18:29:21 PDT)
Check out my picture, both say they are CF-VKBL02 but they look different....not rubber.

 

The first link is what Cap reported on early
The rubber backlite keyboard is changed to a standard type
So right that off

The second link , member Orion90 received a decent keyboard reported on a earlier post in this thread


Alex

 

It is extremely easy to spot the ones which have been changed to standard keyboards, no stripe on space bar, no backlight. The ones changed from emissive to rubber, if there are any, would need a closer look.
CAP

 

the buybdl guy says in the fine print that these are NOT backlit. got 2 of these from him and pictures he showed me of the -02 units did look different and did have line on space bar, so I ASSumed they were backlit, but NOT!!!!!!!! but anyway got 2 -03's that worked fine. The cracychit1 guy, doesn't pack things well and keys wind up broken or missing in bottom of package. He does sell full package with cables monitors and KB's that mine was packaged better but were no icons on all the fn keys. I think he still has a number of these left to sell. I may buy a few more just to see if I can set up a virtual type setup from one laptop with workstations if I can figure out what all this means, for what its worth..........Driller

 

Missed the fine print "It says "Backlit" on the sticker but these do not light up."

Damn.....I knew that just forgot all about it....thanks cap

My up key was busted, waiting to hear back from him now

 

Just bought my CF-VKBL03 keyboard from buybdl on FleaBay and all was in order. Keyboard was well packed and included two sets of cables (which I didn't need). Keyboard was in great shape showing minimal use.
Very pleased with the product and the service.

 

That's because I wrote him some time back and explained how to tell if the backlit keyboard was still installed. He inspected, determined they had been changed and wrote me saying he was going to edit the description accordingly. Guess he did.

 

the crazychit1 guy is probably going to post some more of the VKBL03 keyboards, backlit, on monday on ebay. just thought I'd pass this on, were 29 bucks 11 s&h. FWIW.......................Driller

 

Another load of CF-VKBL03 units on e-bay for BIN $40.
I got mine, and now have an emissive KB in my CF-29L.

 

What did you do with the cables?

Also; the seller has for sale a Touch Screen Mk6 M-34 Toughbook (CF-M34VHFZDM).

 

you might want to make her an offer, they might deal.......Driller

 

They do deal,
If you are buying a few ,make an offer , I have done business with them

 

I just picked one up myself(CF-VKBL03). This will be my first keyboard transplant, hope it goes well.

 

not that difficult, just don't get too vigorous on removing the flat ribbon cables and make sure you get the smaller cable on the right folded gently without a crease! to fit into the connectors. the connectors have a little darker colored slip fit end that allows you to gently pry it forward on either side of the ribbon cable about 1mm that unlocks it so old cable comes out easier, reverse proceedure to reinstall then push the little lock collar end to cinch it up. you'll have fun keying in the dark.....................Driller
oh yes, toughbook fever is the next issue you'll have to deal with.

 

Allready infected, this is for my 2nd one, picked up for a song, the shipping was more than the computer. Thanks for the advice, hopefully no problems will ocur, but if they do, I know the BrainTrust to consult.
Thanks to allthe members here in giving advice and how-to skills to us Newbe's