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    Asus N75SF strange keyboard noise

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by MoXpwnz, Apr 2, 2012.

  1. MoXpwnz

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    Hello,
    Im new to this forum, so im not sure if im posting at right section.
    I have a problem with my keyboard. Keyboard bounces when i pres the "alt" and "space" buttons, also it makes a strange noise, when you release the "alt" key it sound like the keyboard was stuck and it just unstuck, and you hear a loud click noise. Im not sure what to do, also i would try t remove the keyboard and look wats wrong, however i have no clue how to remove the keyboard, it looks so complicated compared to my old asus laptops' keyboard.
    Any ideas/help would be appreciated.
    P.S. the bouncy area is where keyboard fixes to the topcase, there are like 5 of those at the keyboards' bottom.
     
  2. ALLurGroceries

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    If you look around the border of the keyboard where it meets the chassis, does it look like there is any space or tilted angle to suggest it wasn't installed correctly?
     
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    it looks completely ok, like all the other 4 spots where it meets the chassis. But only the second spot from the left makes that noise. The noise started today, there was no noise before. I can also see (when i press alt button) that the keyboard dents/moves a a bit at that spot.
     
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    If you press down with multiple fingers in that area, does the keyboard buckle?

    The keyboard is definitely top-mounted, but I'm not entirely sure if the tabs that hold it in are accessible or if they're under that grille. Here's the highest-res photo I found: http://gentechpcforums.com/system-images/Asus/N75/Asus_N75_3.jpg

    Do the tabs look like they're accessible to you?
     
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    I'm pretty sure i can see 5 tabs on top of the keyboard which would allow for it's removal. It's hard to tell without seeing the notebook in person though.
     
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    Im pretty sure that i need remove the grill first, because it is holding the keyboard in place. But now i have no clue how to remove it, any ideas?(dont want to break it) Maybe anyone tried to do that?