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T60 keyboard problem
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 8:04 pm
by Force21
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.
Re: T60 keyboard problem
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:02 pm
by Harryc
It's the ribbon cable. Either it is not seated correctly or it is defective. Check the connector at the systemboard too.
Re: T60 keyboard problem
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 6:26 pm
by richk
What did you do to clean it?
Re: T60 keyboard problem
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 1:27 am
by Force21
Nothing fancy... just a manual rocket blower to get the dust out.
Re: T60 keyboard problem
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:25 pm
by richk
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.