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Forums › Laptops and mobile computers › R700 Toshiba Notebook Replacement Keyboard - $1500?


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Topic # 108526 31-Aug-2012 10:25 Send private message

Hi There!

We have been told by a Toshiba Repairer that the cost to replace 1 key on a keyboard is $1500 as they need to replace the whole keyboard. I can't believe that to be the case, anyone know any differently?

Model Number is PT311A-00Y00Q

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  Reply # 679617 31-Aug-2012 10:34 Send private message

Search on Trademe (usually the laptop's model ie Satellite L500 keyboard), keyboards average about $50-$100.00. Sometimes it is hard to source one key and easier just to replace the entire keyboard.




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  Reply # 679621 31-Aug-2012 10:38 Send private message

Can't seem to locate one on Trademe or any NZ store... you might have to try ebay.


http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=Toshiba+R700+keyboard&_sacat=0




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  Reply # 679645 31-Aug-2012 11:35 Send private message

networkn: Hi There!

We have been told by a Toshiba Repairer that the cost to replace 1 key on a keyboard is $1500 as they need to replace the whole keyboard. I can't believe that to be the case, anyone know any differently?

Model Number is PT311A-00Y00Q

Cheers




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  Reply # 679671 31-Aug-2012 12:04 Send private message

It's a gimmick to twist your arm to buy a new one




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  Reply # 679673 31-Aug-2012 12:07 Send private message

Well considering I can send to to Singapore to be fixed for $500 I wouldn't consider it anyway, but seems like I might have another solution on offer.

Thanks for the heads up.

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  Reply # 682437 6-Sep-2012 16:35 Send private message

Probably a little late but looks like they're available locally and priced reasonably.

http://store.emprgroup.co.nz/c-28668-keyboard.aspx




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  Reply # 682441 6-Sep-2012 16:38 Send private message

networkn: Hi There!

We have been told by a Toshiba Repairer that the cost to replace 1 key on a keyboard is $1500 as they need to replace the whole keyboard. I can't believe that to be the case, anyone know any differently?

Model Number is?PT311A-00Y00Q

Cheers




Considering you can buy a whole new laptop from about $500, including the keyboard. $1500 would buy a good brand new laptop.

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