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STUCK KEY ON POWERBOOK

Jun 3, 2005 1:28AM PDT

I have a powerbook G4 Titanium 17". The F10 key got "stuck", and I couldn't push it down. I blew on it with my mouth, and lo and behold, it became unstuck and the dash key became stuck. I immediately figured it was a small foreign body. Now the bracket key is stuck (the dash works), but blowing, and sliding a small piece of tape underneath the key from all sides doesn't seem to work. The good news is that I almost never use the bracket key. But I'd like to get it out anyway. The question is: On a PC keyboard one can simply pry a key up to remove it if need be. Can a Powerbook key be gently pried up without damage as well? jeffe@tpg.com.au

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Sure can
Jun 3, 2005 1:38AM PDT

Just be very careful. It is best done with the machine shut down. All the keys are attached in much the same way as any other keyboard, they probably come from the same manufacturer.
They pop off and pop back on.

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SPAM STUCK ON YOU.
Jun 3, 2005 1:42AM PDT

While it is never assured you will not damage the keyboard by prying or cleaning, the replacement keyboard is much cheaper than a new notebook.

In closing, that SPAM ROBOT you see bearing down on your email address migbt be beat if you request your post be deleted.

If you do want private email replies, use your antispam tactics by enabling the email contacts in your profile.

Bob

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thanks...how do I do that?
Nov 14, 2005 3:42PM PST

Thanks for your response (and my long-delayed one..I've been travelling...How DO I have my post deleted??? thanks.!

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just reply to this
Nov 14, 2005 8:45PM PST

requesting that the post with your email address in it be deleted.
Bob was referring to the your CNET profile which allows others to email you directly but does NOT expose you email address to the email address gathering BOTS that cruise the internet.


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