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    Cleaning the P170HM Keyboard / Board chow

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by SatyreX2, Aug 3, 2011.

  1. SatyreX2

    SatyreX2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    What is the best way to clean beneath and around the keys on the P170HM keyboard.

    It's gradually beginning to collect board chow and other unmentionables so I'd like to take care of that soon-ish.

    Do I need to remove the entire keyboard to clean it thoroughly?

    If so, how?
     
    SatyreX2, Aug 3, 2011
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  2. Tweak155

    Tweak155 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'd recommend taking it apart if you want to be thorough. I believe you take the top panel off which then gives you access to take the panel surrounding the keyboard off. You then have 5 or so screws to undo and now you have the keyboard in your hands.

    I believe XoticPC made a video on this for the P150HM but indicated it is the same for the P170HM. See if I can find the video.
     
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  3. SatyreX2

    SatyreX2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    That would be awesome!

    Thx. Will have a search for it too.
     
    SatyreX2, Aug 3, 2011
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  4. Tweak155

    Tweak155 Notebook Evangelist

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    I looked but can't find it. I'd PM Justin@XoticPC as I'm 99% positive he posted the video.
     
    Tweak155, Aug 3, 2011
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  5. Patrck_744

    Patrck_744 Burgers!

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    IIRC I saw a teardown provided by Eurocom. Also PM theriko since he has all the links to the service manuals.
     
    Patrck_744, Aug 3, 2011
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    Xerloq Notebook Evangelist

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    Xerloq, Aug 3, 2011
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  7. J.P.@XoticPC

    J.P.@XoticPC Company Representative

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    I'll save you the wait :)

    Here's the link to the service manuals from theriko's sig:

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    J.P.@XoticPC, Aug 3, 2011
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