T60 keyboard problem

Message

Force21 · #1 Post by **Force21** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 8:04 pm

My keyboard developed a strange problem after I removed it to clean out some build up dust. After I reattached it, 2 columns of keys stopped working, 6YHN and 7UJM. I usually remove it in order to clean it as well as whatever dust is collected underneath the keyboard and this is the first time this problem popped up. The connector is seated properly. Is the keyboard dead now or perhaps a problem with the ribbon cable/connector? Thanks.

#2 Post by **Harryc** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:02 pm

It's the ribbon cable. Either it is not seated correctly or it is defective. Check the connector at the systemboard too.

#3 Post by **richk** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 6:26 pm

What did you do to clean it?

Force21 · #4 Post by **Force21** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 1:27 am

Nothing fancy... just a manual rocket blower to get the dust out.

#5 Post by **richk** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:25 pm

The keyboard sends something like row and column information. Either the cable is loose, cable damaged or the matrix under the keys is damaged. Sorry I cannot be more specific or helpful.

T60 keyboard problem

T60 keyboard problem

Re: T60 keyboard problem

Re: T60 keyboard problem

Re: T60 keyboard problem

Re: T60 keyboard problem

Who is online