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Laptop still works but some keys on the keyboard don't???

Discussion in 'Non-Emulation Help' started by mikeac, Jun 17, 2010.

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  1. mikeac

    mikeac Well-Known Member

    Found some stuff. 137 results for a "HP dv7 bronze keyboard".

    Also found a guide. http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Other-Notebook-PC-questions/Need-Help-How-to-Replace-Keyboard-on-hp-dv-7/m-p/180398

    Is it possible the ribbon cable, ZIF connector, or the actual keys are damaged?
     
    mikeac, Jun 21, 2010
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  2. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    possible but unlikely. Most likely is the actual PCB for the keyboard.
     
    Loonylion, Jun 21, 2010
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  3. mikeac

    mikeac Well-Known Member

    I can rule out the keys part, checked the area where I spilled and didn't reach that end of the keyboard. The spill mainly happened on the number pad, and the person who spilled it immediately tilted it right and sopped up the spill, so that rules out the ZIF connector, and lowers the chance the ribbon cable is messed up. So, yeah it's probably be the PCB.
     
    mikeac, Jun 22, 2010
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  4. mikeac

    mikeac Well-Known Member

    I was wondering, does a keyboard replacement (like this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/HP-Pavilion-DV7-DV-7-Series-Bronze-Keyboard-500843-001-/300440349830?cmd=ViewItem&pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item45f3a3ec86#ht_2685wt_978) come with the keyboard PCB?
     
    mikeac, Jun 26, 2010
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