--- Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > and i don�want to subscribe to the powerbook list for yust a > question... > > the keyboard on my powerbook 540c has gone crazy. when i press -> i > get > "." and return is "�". > many keys don�t work at all (such as "R") > > does anybody have an simple solution to this problem...? > > thanks, and i�m sorry for the of topic. > > -thomas
It may be that the very thin and fragile connector of the keyboard to the motherboard is bend or there is a kink on it. Did you open it up recently or made any upgrades that require you to open it up? If the answer is no, then I would suggest you open it up by un-screwing the keyboard T-8 screws and removing the keyboard. Have a look if there are any bends or kinks in the connecting ribbon. Apart from that, I'd look around eBay for spare keyboards but make sure you get the ribbon cable, it is a possibility that it is damaged beyond repair. After all, it is an almost 7 year old machine.... HTH paris PS this site has all the parts you need: http://www.thepowerbookguy.com/ I am not affiliated with that site. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs http://www.hotjobs.com -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
