4 replies to this topic

[rokytnji]

Left click just broke onthis netbook of mine. I downloaded a video from

http://forum.eeeuser...ic.php?id=71692

The video shows how to take the switch apart and check it for defects and clean it. I am also VOM literate.

Surviving using tap for now with left click (yeah, I know I can use a external mouse to if needed). Hardware problem as problem persists with Puppeee SD card install also (So not operating system or bios related. I checked the bios also). They use cheap hardware on these netbooks. Another option might be to buy a switch from

http://www.mouser.co...iOSF1U0Ow%3d%3d

And got some more info from

http://www.css-netwo...ick-repair.html

Will update later on how things go with my home repair (out of warranty on this baby). If anybody knows of a cheaper place to get the switch (Smokey, Berton, Broni,GRS, .....Etc ANYBODY) let me know .

The switch I found is just 51 cents. The Shipping though is round about 7 dollars from that site I posted. Hence, why I am asking. I know. I am a cheap cuss.

Posting this so I can look at my notes while I tear this micro computer apart to fix it. Biker big fingers in action.

[rokytnji]

So here is what I did to fix this. Physical fix took about 1 and a 1/2 hours from disassembly to cleaning out switch to VOM check to reassembly to reboot and check. Research took longer.

First. Do my research. Links below.

http://repair4laptop...embly_asus.html

http://forum.noteboo...mble-guide.html

http://forum.eeeuser...ic.php?id=37050

Then watch some videos









The above videos were invaluable and I used them to follow how to disassemble my Netbook this morning. Doesn't hurt to have all the right tools also (motorcycle shop).After pulling keyboard and upper plastic casing (plus ribbon harnesses for keyboard and mouse) I took apart the switch using this video for reference.

http://www.wapko.dk/eeeleft.zip

The contact disk was not cracked inside of switch (whew, was sweating that). Cleaned out contacts with 90% denatured alcohol and q-tips and a razor knife (thin one). Reassembled switch. Checked with VOM first before reassembling Netbook. Checked good with VOM. Reassembled Netbook.
Booted up into Antix 8.5. Left click on Menu in Icewm. Left click now works as it should. I will see how long this fix lasts.

I got Lucky on this fix. Replacing the switch would have been a more tedious fix requiring a solder sucker or solder wick and quick delicate hands (big biker fingers here). Glad this worked out for me. Posted all this in case anybody else needs this info.

[frazzm737]

You sound a lot like my Sweet Prince. He has a garage full of 'parts' from every conceivable device. If he doesn't have a part that fixes the problem, it is not fixable--we have many items that do work, but no longer resemble the original. His motto: "parts is parts!" Glad your fix worked.

[dobhar]

Sounds like ya had fun Harry! Thanks for the links...

I love taking Laptops apart...replaced a few displays, Fans, Keyboards, and Touchpads on our Laptops off Warranty.

[drmsucks]

A belated VERY NICE!