From: David Newman (dnewman_at_networktest.com)
Date: Sat Sep 30 2000 - 20:05:10 EDT
It was really easy with your excellent instructions. Thanks so much for
the speedy reply.
dn
(written with my new keyboard)
Shawn Lin wrote:
>
> David Newman wrote:
> >
> > I'm looking for a URL on IBM's Web site with instructions on how to replace
> > the keyboard on a TP760. Any pointers greatly appreciated. Thanks.
>
> It's very easy. Use a razor knife or other similar device to carefully
> pop off the stickers that cover the screws (on that thin plastic strip
> right above the keyboard). Then remove all the screws on that strip.
> That plastic strip should come right off. Then unlatch the keyboard (as
> if you were opening it) and lift up. You will see where the keyboard is
> connected, just unplug it.
> That's pretty much it, do the reverse to install the new keyboard.
>
> The hardest part is removing the screw stickers without damaging the
> stickers or the finish, but that's pretty easy with a razor knife or
> X-acto knife. I insert the sharp point under the edge of the sticker.
> Tilt the knife so to not accidentally scratch the plastic. I do NOT
> recommend trying to remove the stickers with a flathead screwdriver or
> anything similarly blunt. I've bought used Thinkpads where something
> like that was used, and believe me, that really scums them up.
>
> Shawn
>
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