Hardware Hack: Improving Eee PC Keyboard Responsivness

An interesting hack for those who have problems with the Eee PC’s keyboard responsiveness. From the eeuser forum.

1- Remove your keyboard by pressing towards the screen the three thin metal staples that you can see right over the F1, F6 and F12 keys. You should be then able to remove the keyboard by picking it up from its upper side and letting it shifting towards the screen.

2 - Use a roll of masking tape (the kind of adhesive tape used in house painting) to cover the keyboard back side with 2 or 3 strips.

3 - Put the keyboard back in its place, making sure the three metal fastener will block it correctly.

Warning: covering the back side of your keyboard might interfere with the cooling of your Eee PC.

Via ASUS Eee News.

Personally, I’d love to try this, but I don’t want to overheat my trusty Eee. Who has tried this?

July 28, 2008 · Filed by Ade under Hacks, Hardware

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4 Responses to “Hardware Hack: Improving Eee PC Keyboard Responsivness”

  1. jhay on July 29th, 2008 7:31 am

    Heard of a school mate who tried this, but removed it a few days after wards.

    The darn thing nearly burned a hole through his backpack!

  2. Ade on July 29th, 2008 11:58 am

    @Jhay - REALLY? You mean your friend’s Eee? WOW.

  3. Anon on October 1st, 2008 9:36 pm

    These guys used aluminum foil: said it improved responsiveness and cooling, too See the link: http://forum.eeeuser.com/viewtopic.php?id=39113

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