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    Can the CF-W5's keyboard be replaced with the CF-W2's

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by dajolt, Dec 11, 2008.

  1. dajolt

    dajolt Newbie

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    Hi,

    the lack of dedicated page-up and page-down keys on current Panasonic Toughbooks annoys me so much that I'm seriously considering buying a spare CF-W2 keyboard and have it fitted into the CF-W5.

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    Can the CF-W5's keyboard be replaced with the CF-W2's?
    It looks like it could from the outside...

    I'm aware that I'll have to manually reconfigure the keys (using Autohotkey) which will work as long as they register any scancode.

    Any hints?
     
    dajolt, Dec 11, 2008
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  2. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    hmmmm, the internal ribbon might be different... how much is the W2 keyboard you are looking at? because if its less than $50 then it would probably be worth the gamble... and if it doesn't fit just sell it on eBay... that's what I would do.
     
    Rob, Dec 11, 2008
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  3. Dave143

    Dave143 Notebook Consultant

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    The visible side of the keyboards certainly appear similar. However, the screw posts on the back side are completely different, so there is no obvious way to either anchor the keyboard or hold whatever on the underside needs those posts.
     
    Dave143, Dec 21, 2008
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