Replacing Sager keyboard

I had a minor spill, and I do mean minor. But I am verrrrrry bummed at killing my 5 day old 5796 keyboard.I had no idea such a tiny amount could kill it. I have spilled much more on to lesser machines, this was like a sneeze amount of fluid. But the keyboard is toast. I only hit the esc key and f1 with liquid, but the about 75% of the keyboard is non responsive and types the wrong keys. Tried drying it out under a fan for a few hours, too.

Anyone replace a Sager 579XX series keyboard? online I have come across Sager replacements keyboards online in the $60 range, so its not major $$$. Or I can just sorta cheat on the truth and take it into Sager (I live reasonably close).

Is this user-doable? I replaced a keyboard on a Sony years ago. Just wondering, and very bummed. (Typing on a USB keyboard on the 5796, in case you are wondering)

 

Yes, easy to do.

Haven't replaced one on that notebook, but it's generally not difficult...the key is getting it off. Again, not difficult once you figure the trick


For example, many laptops have the top plate (above keyboard) held in place by two screws attached from below (maybe under a panel, maybe under battery). Pry the top plate off, then unscrew two/three screws above the keyboard, tilt it up and flip it over. The keyboard is attached by a thin ribbon cable, which is either held in place (usually) with some snapping mechanism or a pressure plate. Remove that/tilt it up/slide it over, pull old keyboard, insert new one. Put back together.

Voila.

I've also seen keyboards that are simply held in place by a spring, which you push up and the keyboard pops up...do the same thing with the ribbon.

Sorry cannot be more specific, but generally this can be done with a little effort

 

This thread has instructions for removing the keyboard.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=280517

 

cool, thx much. Couldn't find that for some reason. There are no screws to the top panel like Sony had, when I did that a few years ago. I was hoping I didn't have to take the whole thing apart.

That said, yes I will be more careful, but it shouldn't take a teeny bit of water or fluid to kill the keyboard.

 

You can try that, but in my experience they can usually spot liquid damage, even very minor spills, from a mile away. Not to mention you wouldn't want it weighing on your conscience.