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    CF29 mk4, key popped off!

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by kd8npb, Jan 30, 2012.

  1. kd8npb

    kd8npb Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, I popped a key off because there was a crumb under it.

    Now I can't get the bugger back on.

    It obviously pivots on these two plastic pieces, but I have no idea how they're supposed to go together.

    Heellppp.
     
    kd8npb, Jan 30, 2012
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  2. Comptronic

    Comptronic Notebook Consultant

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    Just place the key where it's suppose to be and press down.
     
    Comptronic, Jan 31, 2012
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  3. Alecgold

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    jup, should do it! unless there is something broken, but that is also very clear to spot.
     
    Alecgold, Jan 31, 2012
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  4. interestingfellow

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    I have found that if you place it just a hair too high and push down while ever so slightly pulling toward yourself, it should pop right back on.

    WHat kind of KB is it? Which key? It just so happens that I have a donor KB here, that I use for key replacements. Lemme know if you need one.
     
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  5. Comptronic

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    Was that the one from me? :p
     
    Comptronic, Jan 31, 2012
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    Aye, it was....
     
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  7. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    You guys are ASSUMING that the 2 plastic retaining clips are still attached to the keyboard.

    To the OP: if the two plastic retaining clips are attached to the key it's self, you will NEED to remove them and put them on the keyboard correctly first before just pushing the key back on.

    Thanks
     
    Rob, Jan 31, 2012
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  8. Comptronic

    Comptronic Notebook Consultant

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    Plenty more where they came from. :wink:


    Agreed. Forgot about that although, I think I was able to do it once with the 2 clips still attached to the keyboard.
     
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  9. Rob

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    Depends on the keyboard.

    CF-19 keyboards are more forgiving than CF-29/30/31 keyboards...
     
    Rob, Jan 31, 2012
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    SHEEPMAN!, Jan 31, 2012
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