Do not install the below firmware on any system other than the 5680 or it WILL ruin it! This is an at your own risk procedure. If you're not up to it, don't attempt it.
For those of you wanting your ctrl key on the outside of your fn key, you can now also do it for the 5680.
First you need to download the .exe file we tried to make as easy as possible
DOWNLOAD 5680 only. The file was updated 11-3-03 to take care of the fan chirp some people commented on.
Download it to your desktop:
File renamed to 5680fn.exe
Make sure your AC power is plugged in!
Then put in a blank floppy into your floppy drive (make sure it's not write protected). Double click the file
Click "Create"
Click "YES" and it will format and write everything you need to your floppy disk.
When it's done reboot your 5680 with the floppy disk still in. If you have changed your boot sequence from the factory default, go into your bios (F2) and set it back to boot from the floppy.
Once it's done flashing the firmware, you will need to remove the floppy disk and hold the power button down to reboot.
Now the fn key will work as the ctrl key and the ctrl key will work as the fn key so all that is left to do is swap the keycovers to reflect this:
Carefully pull up on the bottom of the key with your fingernail or something like that to release the bottom half of the key. Then you can lift it off.
It's the opposite from the 8890. Slide the top on first and snap the bottom into place.
For those of you wanting your ctrl key on the outside of your fn key, you can now also do it for the 5680.
First you need to download the .exe file we tried to make as easy as possible
DOWNLOAD 5680 only. The file was updated 11-3-03 to take care of the fan chirp some people commented on.
Download it to your desktop:
File renamed to 5680fn.exe
Make sure your AC power is plugged in!
Then put in a blank floppy into your floppy drive (make sure it's not write protected). Double click the file
Click "Create"
Click "YES" and it will format and write everything you need to your floppy disk.
When it's done reboot your 5680 with the floppy disk still in. If you have changed your boot sequence from the factory default, go into your bios (F2) and set it back to boot from the floppy.
Once it's done flashing the firmware, you will need to remove the floppy disk and hold the power button down to reboot.
Now the fn key will work as the ctrl key and the ctrl key will work as the fn key so all that is left to do is swap the keycovers to reflect this:
Carefully pull up on the bottom of the key with your fingernail or something like that to release the bottom half of the key. Then you can lift it off.
It's the opposite from the 8890. Slide the top on first and snap the bottom into place.
