[cashd00d]

Some time ago, somebody spilled liquid on my laptop keyboard. The keys are all messed up, certain ones don't work, certain ones are always pushed in, etc. I've been using a USB keyboard and it works fine. The only problem I have is that sometimes the space bar or the Function keys get stuck down and it messes up Photoshop and other programs. If I open up the case and disconnect the keyboard, will the computer still boot up? I've heard differing reports on this, and I've googled it for hours without finding an answer. I read that you need an onboard keyboard that windows can recognize, otherwise windows won't load. Other places have said this isn't the case. I don't want to go through all the trouble of opening up the case if it won't solve anything. Someone help!

[CluckBuck]

Go for it, chances are it will be ok but you won't know until you do it. Some may be a bit picky, but I've repaired quite a few laptops of various brands/models and have never had one not boot/go into windows because an onboard keyboard wasn't attached.

[DigitalDNA]

Just make sure you have a USB keyboard connected when you boot it and it should boot fine.

[tincaman]

Laptop keyboards are normally quite easy to remove, often one or two screws on the underside that screw up into the keyboard to secure it. Normally have to remove the upper bezel around the power button.
Windows is fine without the keyboard connected.
Try ebay for a cheapie

[harrisonf123]

the keyboard will be conected by a ribon cable to the motherboard just unconnect this and it will no longer work, and the laptop will still boot i have a laptop where both the key board and mouse pads are unplugged and it boots fine

[cashd00d]

Originally Posted by tincaman

Laptop keyboards are normally quite easy to remove, often one or two screws on the underside that screw up into the keyboard to secure it. Normally have to remove the upper bezel around the power button.
Windows is fine without the keyboard connected.
Try ebay for a cheapie

I've read that it is a pain to get the keyboard off of my particular machine. It's a Sony VAIO VGN-T370P. The cheapest replacement keyboards are $79 new and $45 used. I'll probably pick one up and try to switch it out next weekend.

[harrisonf123]

Originally Posted by cashd00d

I've read that it is a pain to get the keyboard off of my particular machine. It's a Sony VAIO VGN-T370P. The cheapest replacement keyboards are $79 new and $45 used. I'll probably pick one up and try to switch it out next weekend.

replacing the keyboard on most machine is a time consuming procces and it may require you to dimantle the entire laptop

[daedelus]

in response to your first question, unplugging the onboard keyboard should be fine as long as you have your usb one plugged in.

while this isnt a model specific guide, it'll help get you where you need to go How to Remove and replace laptop’s keyboard keyboard replacement is fairly easy and almost the same for most laptops

hope this helped a lil