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    Will a rubber backlit keyboard from 28 fit a 27?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by nileman1, Sep 21, 2008.

  1. nileman1

    nileman1 Newbie

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    Dude on ebay has a rubber backlit keyboard pulled from a nonworking cf-28 and says it may fit a 27. Anyone? Thanks in advance.
     
    nileman1, Sep 21, 2008
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    Yup, it'll fit. Most keyboards from 27's, 28's and 29's will interchange without problems.

    The exception is the "chicklet" (hard keys) backlit keyboards, which have a special inverter board for them that needs to be installed on the 28's.
     
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    Alex, Sep 22, 2008
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    Thanks for the info. It was sold before I could get to it. Dude had a buy it now for $9.99 + $12 shipping. Someone bought right after I posted last night. I should have jumped on it and worried about interchange later. I appreciate the info as I'm a total newb without many tech skills. On a side note can a battery be rebuilt? I have 2 that holds about 20 mins tops. If so can anyone recommend a reputable place?
     
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    Batteries can be rebuilt, but I don't recommend it. I'd scour eBay for a new one.
     
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    ohlip, Sep 24, 2008
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