s3xp - keyboard key replacement

[mongee]

Hi,

I have a VGN-S3XP notebook and the "p" key has come undone!

Now i have tried to re-fit it to no avail!, I even had Dixons look at it and they said maybe I will have to send the notebook back to Sony to have it fixed! seems a bit much for 1 key.

Apparently the design has changed for "popping" the key back in?

Any advice on how to re-fit the keys please?

Thanks

mongee

[kee-lo_]

Really? They just don't pop them in anymore?
Sad

Having it sent away does seem drastic, but if it's the only way....

[jammold]

Yeah it often is.

It is a stressful job trying to align the little H-bar's in each key properly, so it is best to get Sony to re-attach a new key for you.

[kee-lo_]

But it can be done right?

[mongee]

well the problem is that imnow working away for 3 months and not in the uk! im actually in Bombay so I will try the locals out!! sure someone will have some sort of device for the job!

[kee-lo_]

The problem is Sony won't pick up in Bombay as the warranty only support UK, unless you bought the internetaional warranty

[jammold]

Yes, Sony need to improve that...

It can be done, but after rereading the thread Rob wrote, it is a tedious and awkward job, besides which you need to have all of the little white crossmembers befroe you start.

The switch pads are normally made into an X shape, which is flat at the top, and a H-bar retainer fits over the keys to lock it into place.

You need nerves of steal, patience of a saint, a few hours of time, lots of cheap lager :smileydevil:, steady hands and a few choice words thrown in for good measure - and thats only for one key!

IMHO it is better to get Sony to do this, and they will probably replace the whole keyboard.

[mongee]

Ok well I do have a lot of time to "keep trying!" so it sounds that it is possible to do by your self. ( I only spent 3 hours so far and resulted in this post!).

Thanks for advice people

[kee-lo_]

Best of luck

[mongee]

err still trying!