Toshiba Satellite 1005 Keyboard Replacement

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On almost all Toshiba models, there is a removeable trim strip above or
below the keyboard that "snaps" out ("snapping it out" is an art that
you learn from experience, and it is quite possible to break the trim
strip (plastic) if you don't do it right). Once this is removed, the
keyboard either just lifts out, or is held by between 2 and 4 screws
that are obvious and under the trim strip. On the back of the keyboard
is a part number, replacement keyboards are readily available, anywhere
from $9 to $50. E-Bay is a good source. The keyboard connects to the
laptop with a "flex cable" that goes into a "ZIF" (zero insertion force)
socket. You MUST know how to work the ZIF socket, if you try to insert
or remove the flex cable without "unlocking" the socket, you will ruin
the cable (keyboard) or socket, or both. Unfortunately, there are about
5 styles of ZIF sockets used, so I can't give you exact directions. All
of this comes with training.



hupjack wrote:

> Anybody got info / weblinks / pointers as to what the step by step
> would be to replace my keyboard in my Toshiba Satellite 1005?
>
> This laptop is not one where you remove the keyboard to add ram, so
> there are definitely some screws, and toshiba does not support it as a
> "user replaceable part". Just hoping, I could benefit from the usenet
> collective wisdom before digging in.
>
> Thanks,
> Ethan
>

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

Hi,

I am facing a similar problem on my A10 ie to remove and replace
keyboard.
Have you got more hints where how to apply pressure to remove trim
strip

Kind regards, Robert