Seith
09-22-2007, 12:12 PM
Well I didn't know where this goes as it is the case modding forum so bare with me.. Move it if you like. I will tell you now, ignore all spelling mistakes and bad grammar as I've had a few .
The first thing I did was pop all of the keys out. All I used was a small flathead screwdriver and they came out easy.
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/6733/1004990ux5.jpg
Behind the keys was f**cking disgusting, I'm so glad I cleaned it.
Next I took it all apart. I followed the guide here: http://www.g15forums.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=41
When it gets to the part about the LCD ribbon and the little clip, the little clips just pops up. It does not get removed from the actual keyboard. Removing this will break it and you will not be able to get your LCD working properly without this clip.
Logitech G15 obliterated
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/4766/1004991ks7.jpg
The next thing removing all the old LEDs from the panels. If you have no idea what your doing start putting the keyboard back together now. I will not post instructions on how to remove and solder new LEDs in.
A picture of the LED boards. Notice it only has 11 LEDs. Not one for each key like some people seem to think. You could have different coloured sections but thats it, not much more you can do.
http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/2899/1004995fu2.jpg
Time to remove and replace
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/7146/1005006az3.jpg
Wasn't too hard. Took me about 20 minutes all up.
This is important. Make sure you connect the ribbon cable and test it all before putting it together. Too many people either snap the clip or tare the cable while removing and putting together the Keyboard. Its not difficult if you know that it does not have to be removed. It only has to pop up enough for the cable to slide in and out.
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/7592/1005008js1.jpg
Ok once all screwed together pop all the keys back in and your done.
The keys may seem a little dull but my camera was flat and for some reason it likes to darken photos when its going flat.
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2559/1005016ho5.jpg
On Monday I should receive my carbon fiber film that will go over the part of the keyboard I painted black. I actually decided I wanted this after I had painted it so no harm done really.
All up this mod cost me ~$30 in LEDs ( yes they were expensive =[ )
LEDs I used were the 7000mcd 3mm LEDs for $2.95 each at jaycar (Cheaper if you buy more)
2 or 3 keys are still a bit tight but that is because of the paint. A quick scrape around the inside of the square and they free up quite nicely.
Happy to report everything works perfectly. All the buttons are fine, LCD works, mute etc.
Hope you enjoyed my mod =]
The first thing I did was pop all of the keys out. All I used was a small flathead screwdriver and they came out easy.
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/6733/1004990ux5.jpg
Behind the keys was f**cking disgusting, I'm so glad I cleaned it.
Next I took it all apart. I followed the guide here: http://www.g15forums.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=41
When it gets to the part about the LCD ribbon and the little clip, the little clips just pops up. It does not get removed from the actual keyboard. Removing this will break it and you will not be able to get your LCD working properly without this clip.
Logitech G15 obliterated
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/4766/1004991ks7.jpg
The next thing removing all the old LEDs from the panels. If you have no idea what your doing start putting the keyboard back together now. I will not post instructions on how to remove and solder new LEDs in.
A picture of the LED boards. Notice it only has 11 LEDs. Not one for each key like some people seem to think. You could have different coloured sections but thats it, not much more you can do.
http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/2899/1004995fu2.jpg
Time to remove and replace
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/7146/1005006az3.jpg
Wasn't too hard. Took me about 20 minutes all up.
This is important. Make sure you connect the ribbon cable and test it all before putting it together. Too many people either snap the clip or tare the cable while removing and putting together the Keyboard. Its not difficult if you know that it does not have to be removed. It only has to pop up enough for the cable to slide in and out.
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/7592/1005008js1.jpg
Ok once all screwed together pop all the keys back in and your done.
The keys may seem a little dull but my camera was flat and for some reason it likes to darken photos when its going flat.
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2559/1005016ho5.jpg
On Monday I should receive my carbon fiber film that will go over the part of the keyboard I painted black. I actually decided I wanted this after I had painted it so no harm done really.
All up this mod cost me ~$30 in LEDs ( yes they were expensive =[ )
LEDs I used were the 7000mcd 3mm LEDs for $2.95 each at jaycar (Cheaper if you buy more)
2 or 3 keys are still a bit tight but that is because of the paint. A quick scrape around the inside of the square and they free up quite nicely.
Happy to report everything works perfectly. All the buttons are fine, LCD works, mute etc.
Hope you enjoyed my mod =]