Sony laptop

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I know it isn't a homebuilt but this is the smartest ng I have found.

It is a Sony Vaio. It says Model PCG-9J1L on the bottom but when you
go to support, it tells you that this is really a PCGFRV27.

Anyway, the "o" key doesn't work. Unfortunately neither do several numbers
and most importantly (for the moment) neither does F8. I can't reload the
OS without F8 (can't agree to the EULA).

Any thoughts?? I can't find any info on how to get a look at the keyboard.
Would it even matter???? If the keys don't work and it is a membrane, is
this a throw away?? (or just good for parts???)

Any experience in this area would be a big help.

Thanks
 
jenny said:
I know it isn't a homebuilt but this is the smartest ng I have found.

It is a Sony Vaio. It says Model PCG-9J1L on the bottom but when you
go to support, it tells you that this is really a PCGFRV27.

Anyway, the "o" key doesn't work. Unfortunately neither do several numbers
and most importantly (for the moment) neither does F8. I can't reload the
OS without F8 (can't agree to the EULA).

Any thoughts?? I can't find any info on how to get a look at the keyboard.
Would it even matter???? If the keys don't work and it is a membrane, is
this a throw away?? (or just good for parts???)

Any experience in this area would be a big help.

Thanks
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Keyboards in the past used rows and columns of wires. If you see
a group of keys cease functioning, it could be associated with a
row or column. It suggests you'd have to replace the keyboard.
Chances are, the keyboard is a separable assembly, and can easily
be replaced. The trick will be ordering a replacement.

JAD suggests using a USB keyboard, and that will solve your
immediate problem. But a replacement keyboard should be your
long term strategy.

Once you get the replacement, you can do surgery/experiments
with the old one.

Paul
 
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