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    changing the keyboard from white to black

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by zii, Apr 18, 2006.

  1. zii

    zii Notebook Consultant

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    I would like to know how one could change the white keyboard to the black keyboard.

    I might have a white keyboard in my SZ and a spare black SZ keyboard lying around.
     
    zii, Apr 18, 2006
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    FenderP Notebook Deity

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    Between F1/F2 and PrtScr/Insert there are small black buttons. Push them in and gently lift the keyboard.

    I'm not sure if you have to unscrew the center screw on the bottom as well. I had to take mine off when I changed the HD, so I had to unscrew that center screw.

    Either way, it's easy.
     
    FenderP, Apr 18, 2006
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    zii Notebook Consultant

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    good news. i want to swap the keyboards so it ought to be easy :)
     
    zii, Apr 19, 2006
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    zii Notebook Consultant

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    have I got o remove anything else before I push the small buttons in because the kbd doesn't seem to be lifting off.
     
    zii, Apr 19, 2006
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    zii Notebook Consultant

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    got keyboard off the unit but its still attached to it by a ribbon cable. Seems that its possible to disconnect it compleatly, but am unsure if this is ok. anyone else done this part in particular?
     
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    zii Notebook Consultant

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    Done it. Problem solved. The bits either side if the ribbon cable connector on the motherboard simply slide forwards towards oneself, not to the left or right. Then ribbon cable pops out.

    If one doesn't screw the centre restaining screw in on the underside of the Vaio then the keyboard goes into spogy bouncy mode...
     
    zii, Apr 19, 2006
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    some store carry spare parts for laptops. I wonder if we can order additional keyboard as well.
     
    Valkyrie, Apr 19, 2006
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    Zii:

    Where did you purchase the white keyboard for your SZ? I have the SZ140 with the black keyboard and I think the white keyboard will look good on it.

    Thanks.

     
    furrypanda, Apr 20, 2006
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