[ltp] Keyboard problem on 760EL TP

Bob Koss linux-thinkpad@www.bm-soft.com
Thu, 26 Apr 2001 16:12:17 -0400


I'm having the same problem with the 'g' key on my 770Z.

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-linux-thinkpad@bm-soft.com
> [mailto:owner-linux-thinkpad@bm-soft.com]On Behalf Of M. Leo Cooper
> Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 3:43 PM
> To: linux-thinkpad@www.bm-soft.com
> Subject: [ltp] Keyboard problem on 760EL TP
> 
> 
> Please forgive this somewhat off-topic post.
> 
> I'm having trouble with the keyboard on my old 760EL. Some of the 
> keys, the
> most frequently used ones, such as the "e", "i", etc. have become 
> difficult to
> press. They still work if hit in the exact center, but stick 
> badly otherwise.
> Yes, I tried canned air, and even WD-40 (probably not a great 
> idea), but no
> change. I'm a bit hesitant about prying off keycaps or disassembling the
> keyboard from the bottom because of fear of flying springs and clips.
> 
> Any suggestions?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Mendel
> 
> 
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