Remove and Replace Toshiba Laptop Keyboard
Posted by ibm123str | 29 Oct, 2011Many people really like working with Toshiba Satellite P300 Keyboard because they are service friendly; decent overall performance; nice-looking design; media control buttons above keyboard, etc. However, do you know how to remove and replace the keybord yourself? These steps for removing and replacing the keyboard are similar for most Toshiba Satellite P200 Keyboard. You cannot install any keyboard that look the same, you should change for a compatible one.
You can remove the original keyboard and search for the part number which should be somewhere on the sticker and after that google the part number.
Also, you can search on Sunvalleyus for “Toshiba Satellite M60 Keyboard” and buy it from there.
Tip1:
If your keyboard is missing a key, it’s not necessary to replace the whole keyboard. You can fix it.
Note1:
- if your laptop is still covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, do not open the case or you can loose the warranty.
- always remove the Toshiba Satellite M50 Keyboard and unplug the AC adapter before you open the laptop case.
- if you damage the keyboard connector on the motherboard you’ll have to replace the whole motherboard.
- proceed on your own risk.
Preparation:
Firstly, remove the battery before you open the laptop case, remove the Toshiba Satellite L300 Keyboard. The keyboard securing strip doesn’t have any securing screws and shouldn’t cause any problem when you remove it.
Secondly, unlock the metal plate before you pull the Toshiba Satellite A80 Keyboard cable from the connector. The keyboard cable connector on the system board is cover by a metal plate and the plate has to be removed before you can get an access to the connector. To open the connector, move the connector lock toward the LCD screen. It is enough to move it 2-3mm to open the connector. Be careful with the keyboard connector on the system board. If you damage it, the entire system board has to be replaced.