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#108526 31-Aug-2012 10:25
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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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  #679617 31-Aug-2012 10:34
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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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  #679621 31-Aug-2012 10:38
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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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  #679645 31-Aug-2012 11:35
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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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  #679671 31-Aug-2012 12:04
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It's a gimmick to twist your arm to buy a new one

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  #679673 31-Aug-2012 12:07
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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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  #682437 6-Sep-2012 16:35
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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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  #682441 6-Sep-2012 16:38
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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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