The most used keys on my laptop have no identification left on them. The letter has completely worn off. Its a Toshiba.
Does anyone know if you can take the keys off and put new ones on and where would I get them if that is so?
old briney said
05:19 AM Feb 17, 2012
should be 3 or 4 screws in the bottom of laptop (small keyboard diagram) remove them with a small flat screwdriver lift (gently) the keyboard at the bottom between plastic and keyboard, once the k/b is lifted a smallconnect can be removed then replace in reverse
Sheba said
05:30 AM Feb 17, 2012
If you know what letters etc. have disappeared Marj, why not print them on with White-out Fluid, or White Paint, then when dry, give them a coat of clear Nail Polish ?
Cheers,
Sheba.
Happywanderer said
05:47 AM Feb 17, 2012
Thanks Sheba, I could do that but with Black as they have worn white. Thank god I learned Qwerty at college. lol 5 have completely gone and another 4 are nearly gone. Thanks Brian and Sue, do you know if its easy to get the replacement keys and where from?
_wombat_ said
10:10 AM Feb 17, 2012
what series and model of Toshiba do you have?
you can only replace the whole keyboard, or do as Jim suggested.
you have 5213 post here on GN, and I don't know how many post's on other site's, you could save the print on your keys by not typing as much
just found this one for you, will it help? see pic below, this is only for use when you get a message click any key.
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Friday 17th of February 2012 10:41:26 AM
I doubt that key caps would be available (keyboards are serviced as an assembly), but why not use an engraving tool to etch the character into the keycap, and then use black touch-up enamel to fill in the etch.
jimricho said
02:52 PM Feb 17, 2012
This doesn't answer your question I know, but you most likely would be able to connect an external keyboard (the type one uses with a normal desktop) via the USB socket.
_wombat_ said
02:55 PM Feb 17, 2012
Happywanderer wrote:
smart ass wombat eh!!! Couldn't I use that one on all of them and save time.
which ones are missing? and I will make some up for you would go like this
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Friday 17th of February 2012 03:03:28 PM
HW, Just recently, the "n" wouldn't work on mine. Let my inhouse technician have a look and he replaced the whole keyboard section for me. Said he just ordered one from Sony. (mine is a sony) Probably the same for Toshiba. I don't think it would have been all that expensive because mine is very old. Maybe try the internet.
_wombat_ said
03:45 PM Feb 17, 2012
heres some info for you, it's very easy to change a keyboard and some tech guys will charge you $150-$200 for a 15 min job, don't let them rip you off.
Tell me the unit's model number and I can look for more specific info.
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Friday 17th of February 2012 03:47:43 PM
gst said
05:02 PM Feb 17, 2012
If you get on to www.laptopkeyboard.com this will help you to change your keys or key board
Happywanderer said
05:20 PM Feb 17, 2012
Thanks guys, all good advice. Yes I do have a separate keyboard from my old computer, in the drawer jimricho. Might have to get that out. I did use it when I first got a laptop as I preferred that shape of keyboard then. So far have used permanent marker to write the letters on the worn keys. Will look into that website gst, thankyou. The engraving tool sounds a great idea dorian. There is a Toshiba computer shop in town, could always ask there too Chichi about a replacment. Lots of options there.
Happywanderer said
10:23 PM Feb 17, 2012
smart ass wombat eh!!! Couldn't I use that one on all of them and save time.
_wombat_ said
11:04 PM Feb 17, 2012
Yes I know, I've got too much time on my hands
Happywanderer said
11:34 PM Feb 17, 2012
Now, you should know which ones wombat. The most used ones!!
The most used keys on my laptop have no identification left on them. The letter has completely worn off. Its a Toshiba.
Does anyone know if you can take the keys off and put new ones on and where would I get them if that is so?
If you know what letters etc. have disappeared Marj, why not print them on with White-out Fluid, or White Paint, then when dry, give them a coat of clear Nail Polish ?
Cheers,
Sheba.
Thanks Brian and Sue, do you know if its easy to get the replacement keys and where from?
what series and model of Toshiba do you have?
you can only replace the whole keyboard, or do as Jim suggested.
you have 5213 post here on GN, and I don't know how many post's on other site's, you could save the print on your keys by not typing as much
just found this one for you, will it help? see pic below, this is only for use when you get a message click any key.
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Friday 17th of February 2012 10:41:26 AM
which ones are missing? and I will make some up for you
would go like this
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Friday 17th of February 2012 03:03:28 PM
heres some info for you, it's very easy to change a keyboard and some tech guys will charge you $150-$200 for a 15 min job, don't let them rip you off.
Tell me the unit's model number and I can look for more specific info.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcM9knr_P4Q
here's one keyboard for $26 they are all about that price
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Keyboard-Toshiba-Satellite-A300-A305-L300-M200-M300-Blk-/290666461532?pt=AU_Laptop_Accessories&hash=item43ad12395c
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Friday 17th of February 2012 03:47:43 PM
Yes I do have a separate keyboard from my old computer, in the drawer jimricho. Might have to get that out. I did use it when I first got a laptop as I preferred that shape of keyboard then.
So far have used permanent marker to write the letters on the worn keys. Will look into that website gst, thankyou.
The engraving tool sounds a great idea dorian.
There is a Toshiba computer shop in town, could always ask there too Chichi about a replacment.
Lots of options there.
Couldn't I use that one on all of them and save time.
Yes I know, I've got too much time on my hands

yes thats it, here are two from eBay
$35.00 from Australia free post
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Toshiba-Satellite-Keyboard-A500-L500D-L350D-P200-Glossy-/280699656560?pt=AU_Laptop_Accessories&hash=item415b00d970
$20.18 From Hong Kong free post
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Toshiba-Satellite-L500-L500D-L505-L505D-US-Keyboard-/290667175410?pt=AU_Laptop_Accessories&hash=item43ad1d1df2
Why not purchase one and ask your local tech to instal it for you, or maybe Ken can do it for you, just show him the utube I sent below.
Forgot about these from Sterling Mail Order, 'till last night.
Easy To Read Keyboard Labels
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Wednesday 22nd of February 2012 09:22:45 AM