Although more and more people become gradually understand the inner working of their laptop computers, there are still a large number of users who are new to computers and lacking of fundamental knowledge that need trained PC enthusiast.Well, we’re here to help. Installing a laptop keyboard may seem like a simple task, but it is something you must do to use your computer.It’s relatively easy even for inexperienced users.I’ll tell you that replacing a damaged keyboard with a new one I got here for less than $20.

Step 1
Power off your computer, unplug all cables including the power cable from the computer and remove its battery. Prepare your computer area for the keyboard. Ensure you can access the back of the computer and that there is enough room on your desk to use the keyboard. You may need to pull your desk out or move the PC to access the rear side.

Plug the Sony Vaio VGN-FE-Series Laptop Keyboard into the back of your computer. Depending on the type of keyboard you have, it will use either a USB or PS/2 connector. USB dongles are thin and flat. They plug into a the similarly thin USB port. PS/2 connectors are round. PS/2 keyboards connect to a purple plug with six pins.

Step 2

The keyboard is connected to the motherboard via a flat ribbon cable. Before you can release the cable and remove the keyboard, the connector must be unlocked.

Be very careful. The keyboard connector is permanently attached to the motherboard. If you accidentally damage the connector, you’ll have to replace the whole motherboard.

If you have a wireless keyboard, it will connect to the computer either through a USB dongle or Bluetooth. Install batteries if your keyboard doesn’t already them. Those with wireless USB keyboards can just plug the dongle in as if it were a wired keyboard. Bluetooth keyboard owners should enable Bluetooth on their computers, then turn the keyboard on.

Step 3

Configure the keyboard for optimal use. Most keyboards have risers on the back you can lift to increase the typing angle, if desired. Some models also have wrist supports you can attach or remove to suit your ergonomic needs. Depending on how you type, you may want to move the keyboard closer to you or away from you.

Step 4
Sometimes it’s necessory for you install drivers for your keyboard.
Install the driver software that came in the same box as the keyboard if the operating system does not detect the keyboard. If you no longer have the driver CD-ROM, most manufacturers offer drivers for all their products online.

Tips & Warnings

If your keyboard is just missed keys or some keys broken, In this case, it’s not necessary to replace the whole keyboard and check out my provious post about fixing individual keyboard keys that will help you.