Broke middle scroll key x230

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Broke middle scroll key x230

#1 Post by blink » Sun Feb 19, 2017 9:20 pm

i l have a middle scroll key on an x230 that falls out. I actually got a replacement & then broke it when trying to fit it! :oops:
Any tips on sourcing another replacement other keys that may be compatible from different models that may be compatible?
Also tips on fitting it if at all possible as i am very ham fisted & couldnt find any instructions on net.
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Re: Broke middle scroll key x230

#2 Post by kfzhu1229 » Mon Feb 20, 2017 12:24 am

IF you simply cannot get it right, go and get another keyboard if you feel like to do so as the trackpoint buttons are actually attached to the keyboard, NOT the touchpad/palmrest!
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Re: Broke middle scroll key x230

#3 Post by TPFanatic » Thu Feb 23, 2017 9:41 pm

You have to pop off the left and right buttons first before doing the middle button.

I too discovered this the hard way.
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Re: Broke middle scroll key x230

#4 Post by blink » Tue Feb 28, 2017 9:04 pm

Thanks for the replies guys, Cheers TPfan ill bear that in mind if need to do so again. Got another KB for it now a backlit one which is pretty cool.
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