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    Sager NP5791 keyboard flex?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by scarlin, Nov 2, 2007.

  1. scarlin

    scarlin Notebook Guru

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    Does anybody else have a ridiculous amount of flex in the right-hand/middle section of the keyboard? Buzzy keys on the right hand side of the alphabet and major bending with just a little pressure at the empty spots left and right of the up arrow? Or is that just my keyboard?
     
  2. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    thats sounds strange, I recommend to re-seat your keyboard. its easy.

    I have went over this a couple of times.

    Make sure the system is off. Not plugged into AC. Remove battery for precautions.

    Its simple for Clevo keyboards. All you need is a basic (small) flat-head screwdriver.
    There are 4 pieces of retractable plastic holding down the keyboard.
    Look at the picture that I have attached.
    Just push the plastic pieces gently upward (toward the lcd screen) which would retract them to release that part of the keyboard. This should only take less than 30 seconds.

    After the keyboard is released, you will find a cable under it (connects to motherboard), you can remove it if you want, just remember its position.

    Thats it.

    Pic here of the location of tabs:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4612&d=1164575463

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    - Check if the keyboard is physically in correct condition (not bends, dents, etc..)
    - Check the area under the keyboard, there might be a wire or something causing the flex.

    If the keyboard is damaged or warped, just contact your vendor, and they should easily be able to cross-ship you a new keyboard... without having you to ship back your entire notebook.
     
  3. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    mine did i fixed it. remove the keyboard and gently bend it flat so there is no curve to it then it will sit flat. lmk if you need help