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|Make sure the laptop is running the latest firmware: q2e41 for XO-1 and q3a35 for XO-1.5. |
|Make sure the laptop is running the latest firmware: q2e41 for XO-1 and q3a35 for XO-1.5. |
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|Remove the plastic cover from the hinge between the top and bottom pieces of the XO. There are two screws in the top, holding the two pieces together. |
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|Remove the hinge cover (link to disass. guide). |
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|[[Disassembly_bottom#Removing_the_handle_cover_.2F_reaching_the_spare_screws|Remove the handle cover.]] |
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|Remove the handle cover (link to disass. guide). |
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|Disconnect the top and bottom halves of the XO, setting the top unit aside for now |
|[[Disassembly_bottom#Removing_the_hinge_.2F_disconnecting_the_top_and_bottom_halves_of_the_XO|Disconnect the top and bottom halves]] of the XO, setting the top unit aside for now. |
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|Completely disassemble the bottom half (leaving only the FPC cable connected to the touchpad --- that connector is incredibly fragile and easy to break.) (link to disass. guide, except missing). |
|Completely disassemble the bottom half (leaving only the FPC cable connected to the touchpad --- that connector is incredibly fragile and easy to break.) (link to disass. guide, except missing). |
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|Remove the keyboard and XO KBC board. [[Image:XO1.5_USBKB_Photo11.jpg|thumb|Keyboard Controller (w. foam)]] |
|Remove the keyboard and XO KBC board. [[Image:XO1.5_USBKB_Photo11.jpg|thumb|Keyboard Controller (w. foam)]] |
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|[[Image:XO1.5_USBKB_Photo12.jpg|400px|Base Assembly Components]] Remove the waterproofing foam and rubber covering from the KBC controller. Save the rubber. |
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[[Image:XO1.5_USBKB_Photo11A.jpg|thumb|Keyboard Controller PCB]] |
[[Image:XO1.5_USBKB_Photo11A.jpg|thumb|Keyboard Controller PCB]] |
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===Modifying the Keyboard Tray=== |
===Modifying the Keyboard Tray=== |
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⚫ | |[[Image:XO1.5_USBKB_Photo17.jpg|400px|Keyboard Plate Cuts]] Cut the keyboard plate as indicated. Please grind down the edges of the cut metal to avoid personal injury. It is necessary along the edge of the keyboard tray to avoid damaging the keyboard FPC. [[Image:XO1.5_USBKB_Photo13.jpg|thumb|Resulting Pieces]] |
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===Modifying the XO Plastic=== |
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[[Image:XO1.5_USBKB_Photo15.jpg|100px|XO Keyboard]] |
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Remove the keyboard membrane and two circuit layers. |
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Cut the keyboard plate as indicated. |
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[[Image:XO1.5_USBKB_Photo17.jpg|100px|Keyboard Plate Cuts]] |
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[[Image:XO1.5_USBKB_Photo13.jpg|100px|Resulting Pieces]] |
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[[Image:XO1.5_USBKB_Photo14.jpg|100px|Prepared keyboard tray] |
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<photo of the side bumpers with the flanges> |
<photo of the side bumpers with the flanges> |
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<photo of the side bumpers after removing the flanges> |
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===Hooking up the Touchpad=== |
===Hooking up the Touchpad=== |
Revision as of 04:49, 2 April 2010
This page describes how to change the keyboard in a XO-1.5 Laptop to a non-membrane USB version.
Scope
These are detailed instructions for installing a non-membrane keyboard into an XO-1.5 laptop. They apply to all pre-production as well as production models. With little change, they also apply to the later model of the XO-1 (with a single capacitive touchpad).
Credit is freely given to the author of the instructions for doing this modification to an XO-1 (part I, II), found on instructables.com.
WARNING
This modification includes permanent modifications of the XO laptop, and cannot be reversed. Even if you are experienced, there is a significant chance of damaging the laptop beyond repair while following these instructions.
Material
You will need:
- An XO-1 (CL1A) or XO-1.5 (CL1B) laptop
- A micro USB keyboard (such as this one).
- A #1 screwdriver
- Fine pitch soldering equipment
- A magnifier of some sort (lens, loupe, microscope...)
- An X-Acto knife
- A small file and/or fine grade sandpaper
- A way of cutting steel and grinding plastic (such as a Dremel tool)
- cellulose (scotch) or polymide (kapton, preferred) tape
- quick drying epoxy glue or archival double-sided tape
Instructions
Preparing the Keyboard
Dismantling the XO
Make sure the laptop is running the latest firmware: q2e41 for XO-1 and q3a35 for XO-1.5. |
Remove the plastic cover from the hinge between the top and bottom pieces of the XO. There are two screws in the top, holding the two pieces together. |
Remove the handle cover. |
Disconnect the top and bottom halves of the XO, setting the top unit aside for now. |
Completely disassemble the bottom half (leaving only the FPC cable connected to the touchpad --- that connector is incredibly fragile and easy to break.) (link to disass. guide, except missing). |
Remove the keyboard and XO KBC board. |
Remove the waterproofing foam and rubber covering from the KBC controller. Save the rubber. |
Modifying the Keyboard Tray
Modifying the XO Plastic
Remove the spacing flanges from the side bumpers
<photo of the side bumpers with the flanges> <photo of the side bumpers after removing the flanges> |