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How to put a key back on the keyboard
How to put a key back on the keyboard
Hello, one of my keys from my IBM ThinkPad T40 fell off. It is the right arrow key. I can't figure out how to put it back on! Can someone tell me how to? thanks!
IBM ThinkPad T40
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1
1GB RAM
34.2GB HDD
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1
1GB RAM
34.2GB HDD
Re: How to put a key back on the keyboard
Still no luck. The hinge is still on the key itself, and it just won't go on.Harryc wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JoG-7a6QUY
IBM ThinkPad T40
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1
1GB RAM
34.2GB HDD
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1
1GB RAM
34.2GB HDD
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Re: How to put a key back on the keyboard
You need to use a tiny flat bladed screwdriver to gently part the hinge mech from the key top. It snaps off quite easily.
To reassemble have a look at this how-to which is listed in the How To's and info link in my sig.
To reassemble have a look at this how-to which is listed in the How To's and info link in my sig.
Re: How to put a key back on the keyboard
Well, thank you all for the info, but I just found out that the hinge is broken, so I went to ebay, and found the key for $4.99 with free shipping, so I will be fixing it soon....
IBM ThinkPad T40
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1
1GB RAM
34.2GB HDD
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1
1GB RAM
34.2GB HDD
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