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Anonymous Posted on Sep 29, 2011

How to fix a keyboard on a laptop that is not working

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Toshiba keyboards are very easy to replace and they can be sourced easily from loads of suppliers. just browse the net and you will find them.
To fit, just turn it over and look for two screws usually in the centre of the machine. they will have a tiny picture of the keyboard next to them. Remove the screws. Turn the laptop back up the right way and the keyboard should just lift up. there will be a large flat ribbon cable holding it to the motherboard, (so don't pull on it as you will break the connector) unclip the connector and the cable will fall out.
To fit is just the reverse.

Good luck.

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