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    WTB CF-29 non emissive v key w/suspension

    Discussion in 'ToughBook Buy Sell and Trade Forum' started by interestingfellow, Dec 18, 2011.

  1. interestingfellow

    interestingfellow Notebook Deity

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    yep,
    I need to purchase a "v" key and suspension for a cf-29 non emissive keyboard.

    whadayougot?
     
    interestingfellow, Dec 18, 2011
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  2. Comptronic

    Comptronic Notebook Consultant

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    I can't believe I'm going to ask this but what is the "suspension" key?

    I have a standard CF-29 standard keyboard I could pull some of these keys from.
     
    Comptronic, Dec 18, 2011
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  3. capt.dogfish

    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

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    I believe he's looking for the little white plastic cross thingies which cause the key to rebound when you press it.
    CAP
    Edit: "thingy" is a Panasonic technical term, not sure what Dell calls them.
     
    capt.dogfish, Dec 18, 2011
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  4. interestingfellow

    interestingfellow Notebook Deity

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    aye; the suspension is he x-brace hinge thingy that holds the key to the keyboard and allows it to move up and down.

    I'll try to get a pic of the one on my sister's 29 (the one in need of a key), just to make sure they match up.
     
    interestingfellow, Dec 18, 2011
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  5. Comptronic

    Comptronic Notebook Consultant

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    After I see the picture, I'll let you know if I have it. I am pretty sure I do.
     
    Comptronic, Dec 18, 2011
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  6. interestingfellow

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    cool. thx.
     
    interestingfellow, Dec 18, 2011
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  7. interestingfellow

    interestingfellow Notebook Deity

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    pics.
    looks like the suspension is good. if I recall correctly, the key is what had broke and wouldn't hold on to the suspension. KEEPER...that's the proper name for it....I think.

    anyway, lemme know.
     

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    interestingfellow, Dec 19, 2011
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  8. Comptronic

    Comptronic Notebook Consultant

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    PM sent your way.
     
    Comptronic, Dec 19, 2011
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  9. TopCop1988

    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    No strain; no pain. ;)

    A tiny amount of silicone adhesive will cure that problem for you. :)
     
    TopCop1988, Dec 20, 2011
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  10. interestingfellow

    interestingfellow Notebook Deity

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    yeah, but she lost the key....
     
    interestingfellow, Dec 20, 2011
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  11. SHEEPMAN!

    SHEEPMAN! Freelance

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    I.F. Did you get your key? All I can offer is a $25 KB or $75 BLKB. ( needs work) (paint it black etch out the letters) Some gov agent actually wore the black off several keys. Don't be cheap it's your sister. :D
     
    SHEEPMAN!, Dec 21, 2011
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  12. interestingfellow

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    comptronic and i worked it out.
     
    interestingfellow, Dec 22, 2011
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  13. interestingfellow

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    Thanks Comptronic!
    i ended up popping the key off, and back on. worked perfectly!
     
    interestingfellow, Dec 29, 2011
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  14. Comptronic

    Comptronic Notebook Consultant

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    Good, I'm glad.
     
    Comptronic, Dec 29, 2011
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