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Plastic Scribe? What can I use to open up the m1210?

post #1 of 11
12/25/06 at 5:59pm
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Plastic Scribe? What can I use to open up the m1210?

I need to replace the keyboard on the m1210, and I look in the manual and see that it calls for a plastic scribe. I'm not sure what that is, nor do I think that I have one. But what everyday household items can I use in place of this plastic scribe that wont damage the plastic and paint?

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post #2 of 11
12/26/06 at 7:01am
If you're careful a Flat bladed screwdriver will work. Dell says plastic scribe (which is really just a plastic stick with a flat end and a pencil-like end.) because that will certainly NOT put scratches or marks in your Laptop. You can use a flathead screwdriver but you need to be extra careful not to mar anything up. If Dell is sending you a keyboard, the new keyboard should have a Screwdriver and plastic scribe in the box.
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post #3 of 11
12/26/06 at 2:48pm
Use the end of a pen cap if you cannot find anything else. I personally used a flathead screwdriver because it doesnt take much to pry it open. Goodluck
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post #4 of 11
12/29/06 at 9:17pm
I've always used a flathead screwdriver but, I put a piece of cloth over the end of the tip so as to not scratch the paint on the system when I slide it under the panel.
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post #5 of 11
12/29/06 at 11:44pm
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The keyboard didn't come with anything except the keyboard. I've also noticed that the keyboard looks sealed. So water COULD be poured onto the m1210 keyboard without damaging internal components.

I used a guitar pick, it was so effective that I think they should rewrite the manual to include it!
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post #6 of 11
12/30/06 at 12:23pm
There are two part numbers for keyboards, one is JUST the keyboard, and the other is a customer install kit. Looks like they sent you just the keyboard and they always send me the customer install kits. The customer kits always have the scribe, a screwdriver and instructions.
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post #7 of 11
1/7/07 at 11:48pm
I used a plastic toothpick (cut the point off) or you could use the cap off a Bic. Just make sure it's plastic or wood to avoid scratching the paint.
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post #8 of 11
1/13/07 at 5:24am
I wrapped a flat head screwdriver with a bit of tape, and that kept it from scratching anything and popped it right off without any problems!
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post #9 of 11
1/13/07 at 2:59pm
Sorry since this a little off topic, but does anyone know the specific name of the plastic part connecting the keys to the keyboard? Its a white, flimsy piece.
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post #10 of 11
1/13/07 at 8:33pm
I use the hook on the strap on my motorola phone... It has like a metal piece, that says M for motorola, with a hook on it... it works well.
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post #11 of 11
1/17/07 at 4:23am
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Originally Posted by El Barto
Sorry since this a little off topic, but does anyone know the specific name of the plastic part connecting the keys to the keyboard? Its a white, flimsy piece.

That's not a seperate part, only way to get another is to salvage from another junk keyboard. Or buy a new keyboard. They aren't that expensive. I sell keyboards on eBay for $25 with free shipping (when I have keyboards to sell that is) What model system do you have and I might be able to help out.
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