Little button that is pressed when the screen is closed fell

[cmpcpro]

Hi all, directly above my Insert key is a hole and in that hole is the button that the screen triggers when it is closed. It seems to have fallen in. Is there anyway to fix that?

Thanks

Chris

[rkawakami]

If it's broken off, you might be able to glue it back on to the keyboard bezel. There's a piece of metal which is attached to the bezel by two plastic "knobs":

http://www.kawakami-ca.com/images/t23_l ... button.jpg

Download a copy of the Hardware Maintenance Manual and it will show you the steps needed to remove the bezel (basically the keyboard and the hinge cover).

edit: I'd also be very careful about not powering up the system until you get the button out/fixed. Since it is metal it may cause a short down on the I/O card.

[joester]

Should you find you need pieces, PM me. I have a slightly used palm rest with a good button assembly that would go for dirt cheap.

Joe