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    keyboard replacement

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by keys, Oct 17, 2007.

  1. keys

    keys Newbie

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    i have an averatec 2260 EY1 laptop.

    i want to replace the keyboard.
    but i can't find the screw in the back to unlock the keyboard from the laptop.

    any advice?
    any website on how to dismantle the averatec notebook hardware?
     
    keys, Oct 17, 2007
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  2. kowell

    kowell Notebook Evangelist

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    Is there a plastic bezel to lift up before you can access the screws? On a lot of laptop you have to remove a plastic piece (usually laptop wide) at the base of the screen before you can remove the keyboard.
     
    kowell, Oct 17, 2007
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  3. phule103

    phule103 Notebook Consultant

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    You might want to post here:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/forumdisplay.php?f=27 It's specifically geared to notebooke hardware questions. :)
     
    phule103, Oct 17, 2007
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  4. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 18, 2007
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  5. tyeh26

    tyeh26 Notebook Geek

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    i don't know if you've solved it yet, but this is what I would do.

    Un screw every screw, and carefuly document where they went. I took apart an averatec once, and it comprised of two screws ( a short and long one) I just color coded them and their holes with a washable marker.

    Then wiggle things around, don't pull too hard, but try and wiggle things off. The Averatec keyboard I took off slid into place. There were no latches or what not ( maybe there were screw holes, but I took them out.... so i don't remember ) Don't forget you will have a cable to unplug.

    I hope this was helpful
     
    tyeh26, Oct 20, 2007
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