From: Kate Ross (kate_at_bored.lexxdog.com)
Date: Sun Sep 10 2000 - 00:48:11 EDT
Ok apears that the issue is likely with the KB controller itself. I
pulled the unit apart and with just the right side oof te kb attached
all the keys work great. With the left side only attached you get ghost
keys appaering the the right side. I would suspect that from what i know
this means I have a bad system board :( I was really haoping to be able
to use this system whe i am in the hostital in a few month's time so I
would like to work this out. Should i even consider such and old unit
for service ?
thanx,
kate
Bill Morrow wrote:
>
> Kate..
>
> the 701 keyboard is composed of two "membranes" (one for each half) and its
> rather easy to get into it and clean the "contacts"..
> BUT, these "contacts" are little more than printed wiring..
>
> go into easy setup (hold down the F1 key while powering the 701 on..
> select the test icon, then hit Ctrl-A, then Ctrl-K..
> you will be presented with a keyboard layout..
> depress each key and the related point in the display kbd will turn on or
> off..
>
> try it..
>
> works with most thinkpads..
>
> Kate Ross wrote:
>
> > I just recently aquired a gorgeous 701cs, the unit looks almost brand
> > new and seems to function great except for one issue, the KB is working
> > abit oddly, for instance hitting L gives me LS, as does hitting just S.
> > It would appear to be a KB or controller issue. Anyone have any
> > suggestions for these units ? Should I look for a repleacement KB, or
> > maybe try dissasembling this one and cleaning all the connectors ?
> >
> > thanx,
> >
> > kate
>
> --
> ---
> Well from the looks of the KB test looks like one of the row/colum
> select lines are sharter as the doubled keys repeast ina patter, ie:
>
> s or l pressed both present sl
> w or o pressed both present wo
> caps or f7 pressed both present caps+f7
> f1 or f8 --> f1+f8
> . or x --> x+.
> 2 or 9 --> 2+9
>
> all other keys seem to be ok.
>
> Anyone have any dissasembly advice for theese units ?
>
> kate
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