How To Fix Key for Dell Laptop - Replace Keyboard Key Letter Number Arrow etc
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- čas přidán 9. 03. 2020
- Use this video if a Key on your Dell Laptop has been lost or broken. Better and cheaper to replace the individual key sometimes. Ill show you here what to watch out for and how to remove and install a key safely :) If you need help with a larger sized key, refer to this video; • How To Fix - Dell Lapt... . Check out the FAQ's and Related Video Links below !!
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FAQ's:
Q: My Key Cap will not click down in place correctly. What's wrong?
A: If the key assembly is not installing correctly, its either due to a component being damaged and needing to be replaced or a component not being orientated correctly. I would disassemble the key as seen here in this video and inspect for damage. If there is no damage, install the key. If there is damage, replace the key. Would you like help locating a key? If so, what is the brand and model for your computer?
Q: My Retainer Clip will not fasten down correctly.
A: If the Retainer Clip does not fasten correctly to the Keyboard, there can be several reasons. The Retainer Clip could be orientated or assembled incorrectly. The Retainer Clip's pins could be broken or damaged. The metal pins on the Keyboard could be bent out of place or otherwise damaged.
Q: Where can I purchase replacement keys?
A: If you break or damage any component of the key assembly, you would have to replace it. I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.replacementlaptopkeys.com. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.
Q: I have a Key or Keys that are not working. Will this fix them?
A: This video is a tutorial on how to replace a key. If your keys are not working but are not mechanically broken, troubleshoot them as seen here; • How To Fix Troubleshoo... .
Q: The hinge clip came apart into two pieces. How can I reassemble?
A: They fit together with a small plastic pin on the left and right of the inner clip. These fit into holes on the outer clip. To see exactly how the inner clip sits in the outer clip, remove another key cap and copy the clip under it.
Q: The rubber spring came off. How do I reattach it?
A: There isn't really a good way to reattach those. They are not meant to be replaced. Best advice is try to use a small amount of glue. If that does not work, you may have to replace the keyboard.
Q: The Hinge Clip came off with the Key Cap. What do I do?
A: Because they key can usually not be reinstalled with the Retainer Clip and the Key Cap still attached to each other, you would have to separate them as seen here, using a small flat pry tool. - Věda a technologie
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uhhhh, help- i can't get the N back in properly
@@PomThaBunnyh If your Key Cap is not clicking down in place correctly, it is most likely due to the Retainer Clip not being properly installed or damaged. Remove the Cap and inspect for damage or that its not laying down flush and properly snapped in itself. Compare to another Clip if needed by removing another Cap.
@@PC_Monkey no need anymore lol, my brother came in and was a life saver bc he managed to fix it, also ur vid was great, the underneath of some keyboards were rlly dirty so being able to finally remove the dirt was nice 👍
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Problem: You talk about the "bottom" part of the clip but you don't say which side is the bottom.
For all the people who dont know why its not fallin there, you have to put the 2 plastic peaces together by sliding the little one into the bigger one first and make a 1 plastic piece of the 2...Thank you very much for your help man too you helped me allot.
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@@PC_MonkeyWhat if one of the plastics went missing?? Do you have to go to the computer shop to replace it or??
@@JINX-dp3el If you break or loose any component of the key assembly, you would have to replace it. I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.replacementlaptopkeys.com. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.
Tysm!!
My clip came apart and cant seem to get it back together. Doesnt seem broken.Just operator error lol Any videos on how to reconnect the two parts if white plastic clip? Thanks so much !!
If you have a retainer clip that came apart, it's fixable! I figured I'd add this process here in case it helps someone. I'm not sure if the orientation of the pieces matters but I'll be as specific as possible since it worked for me. I have a Dell laptop, I'm pretty sure it's the same one in this video, so it should work.
There's 2 pieces, the big one and the small one. Make sure to locate the holes on the inside of the big piece, and the pegs on the sides of the small piece. If you have an assembled retainer clip on hand, it might be helpful to use it as reference.
Step 1: With the big piece, find the wider end. It's sort of in a wavy shape with 3 "bumps," place it flat on the table with the 1 bump up.
Step 2: With the small piece, find the end with the wider square holes. That end will be over the wavy end of the big piece.
Step 3: Slot the left peg on the small piece into the left hole in the big piece.
Step 4: Use a finger to hold that side in place. The right peg should be resting above the right hole, not in yet.
Step 5: Using a fine hook/pick tool, carefully hook it on the plastic beside the right hole. Then GENTLY pull it outwards, (if you pull too hard/far it will snap). The plastic will bend just enough to give space for the peg to slot into the hole.
Step 6: They should now be slotted together. You can use your finger to test and make sure the pieces move like a hinge.
Step 7: From here on you can proceed to reconnect it to the keyboard like he did in the video.
I hope this is helpful, I tried to use the best wording I could for it to make sense ^^
several videos in...no joy, watched this and fixed it within 3-4 mins with this video!!! Thanks so much
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haven’t had a lot of victories lately, but finally getting my 2, w, x, & s buttons to work really makes up for it. It really is the little things. Thank you!
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god bless you man, I repaired 4 or 5 of my keys with your help and saved a lot of money I would've otherwise spent on overpriced repairs!
Love from Turkey :)
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Great video, short and to the point! Helped me get my key back together after popping it off (with the retaining clip) to clean it. Thanks!
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OMG! Thank you! I have been having trouble and I was about to go crazy for my S key lol. I didn't know after the key was off that the key would just snap back on! YESS! so useful and I'm am grateful for this! THANK YOU!
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I BROKE THAT ONE OFF TO OML
Thank you for this A key popped off this morning but the white part was still attached to the key. But after watching this I was able to remove the white part from the key and stick that back down, then pop the key back on. Very helpful!! Thank You!!!
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Thank youuu!!!!! I accidentally popped out one of my keys shortly after I bought my laptop and have been struggling with it for months. I finally looked up how to fix it. Your video was the first on the list! Guess I was lucky I never broke the pieces underneath by mistake. Thanks again!
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my 1st letter of elthebet key is loose
@@RainyWolf7 my double-u key and ezz key haz debriz.
Watched it twice and pretty much nailed it, thank you for making this quick and easy.
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This is very helpful. The butterfly white plastic spring gets stuck in the keys and has to be removed and seated in the retainer clip to fix. Brilliant.
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I could NOT figureout how to fix my B key and you totally saved me! Thank you!
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My O key has been half coming off the past few months due to one of the attachment parts breaking and fully broke this past week, thank you so much for such a concise and easy replacement tutorial!
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@PC_Monkey yo u didn't see my short to help me solve my problem 😢
Thanks! I spilled sticky drink on my laptop today and after a while, my shift* started to stick. I removed it and cleaned and now it's working fine. Once more, thanks!
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Same here bro yesterday I spilled tea on my laptop keyboard nd now feww of em became sticky and I'm too scared to try this trick on my own😭will it work? Are u sure?
Thanks a million! Our Cocatiel broke several keys out of the keyboard. I was able to fix the most important ones, thanks to you.
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Great way of explaining this. A lot of laptop owners don’t know that a key can be usually can be snapped back on as long as the retainer clip is on the keyboard and not attached to the key. If it’s attached to the key and you try to push back on then you can break the retainer clip.
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this happened with me, with help of this tutorial i got the retainer out of the cap and then fixed this
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@@PC_Monkey With my computer the retainer came off with the cap and I don't know the process for separating them. I assume you would?
@@FailedAtNNN Because they key can usually not be reinstalled with the Retainer Clip and the Key Cap still attached to each other, you would have to separate them as seen here, using a small flat pry tool.
Godsend video thanks! Accidentally ripped the keys while vacuuming my board good thing the retainer didn't break. Great video helped tons
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That's awesome, great simple explanation. Really appreciate it.
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So nice of you, it was this video that helped me put the button back on to my Inspiron 15 7572, else the guide was nowhere to be found and the service centre is far away
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awesome buddy, appreciated it. my key popped off and I thought it was broken ! just popped back in now. thanks man
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@@PC_Monkey Thank you ! :)
I broke the "g" key and this helped me fix it because I was struggling! Thank you so much for sharing.
This was also in the search engine too! Because I googled it.
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Great to know :):):)!!
I did it! With some help from the comments and this video my A key is back in Action! THANK YOU!
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Bro 2020...updating you...this thing is very detailed and still helps..thank you so much man
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Buddy you are a Savior !!!
Down key of my 2 month old Dell Vostro laptop popped out. I took it to "Dell's Authorized Service Center".
He thoroughly checked and Guess what he said it cannot be repaired and whole keys board needs to be replaced and sadly its not covered in warranty as well. And I was soo pissed Off that I cannot explain !!!
And then PC Monkey happened And now my key is sitting comfortably in its place.
Love from India !!!
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I was just about to dispose my gift because it had a french keyboard then I came across your video... Thank you so much. Now back to QWERTY!
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Oh Thank you so much . I broke my arrow key and I was really really scared to tell my mom . Even though I tried so much I was fail. This video really helped me out a lot . Thank you so much
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Aw hell nah don't tell me you use arrow keys in videogames
Thanks so much. Had to swap one of the plastic retainers with one from a key I use less as my 'w' broke and kept falling off from gaming a lot LOL 😆 so grateful for this video🙏
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Thank you so much! I was struggling with a key for a while that wouldn't reattach. This clip was perfect to get it back on safely and efficiently. Thank you!!!
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Holy crap I got it in. I was ready to chuck this key across the room. I have a lot of patience but this was getting to me. Looking at it through a lupe definitely helped me. Thanks for the guidance. You rock!
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Thanks bro! Got a scare when my key popped out of a LOANED SCHOOL COMPUTER 😅
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Thank you. I had popped off a key to clean something out of it, but I didnt know how to put it back together, this really helped
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Thanks a lot! I spent soo long trying to get my C key back on, this video was helpful lol
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This was so useful to fix my W, A, S, D keys thank
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@@PC_Monkey what happens if the plastic thingamabob is loose?
Me to
Thank you man!!! It actually worked, god bless you!! 💜💜💜
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Amazing, fixed both of my buttons. Thank you soooo much.!
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Who ever you are Thanks alot. I thought I had broken my Laptop keys but after watching your video I managed to fixed it, Again thanks
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Wow...EXACTLY what i needed, And i fixed it without any failure!!!!! More power to you Sir! Thank you.
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Thank you so much 😁
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@@PC_Monkey so uh my print screen button stopped working and i did the same thing for the normal keys BUT i accidentally broke those black square things so what do i do now..?
@@diego_jsph You broke the Retainer Clip? If you break or damage any component of the key assembly, you would have to replace it. I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.replacementlaptopkeys.com. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.
This saved me a trip to the office, thank you so so much! 🥰
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Thank you so much! This helped fix my laptop arrow keys!
My man, you the brave man. I learned how to solve my problem today. I honor your bravery.
Ps: I don't even dare to lift that key...
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This was really helpful. Had a crooked key top and this helped me pop it off and reattach it straight. Thank you!
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Thank you so much! this was so helpful I am a gamer the a and d keys are very important to me and they fell of watching your video I understood how to attach them back
You earned a like!
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Thank you for this!!!!! It's really much a great help for me. I'm a wfh ESL Teacher in the Philippines and your vid really helps me a lot. I could save money for the repair of my keyboard and my keyboard is working really fine just now. ❤😊 Thank you so much!!!!
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I broke my "w" key and was really scared to tell my family so this really helped me out a lot. Thank you so much!!!love you dear
Sorry you have a scary family lol
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Fabulous! It works!😀 In my case, the retainer clip had gotten detached from the bottom. It went off with the key. Then I removed from the key using a screwdriver (similar to video). Then I managed to re-attach it to the bottom (as in the video, perhaps by slightly pushing the metal hooks back, since they appear to have bent down under pressure). And then the key cap went back on. So happy!
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@@PC_Monkey What if the two plastic components separate? I can't stick them back together
@@tommycesa1882 They fit together with a small plastic pin on the left and right of the inner clip. These fit into holes on the outer clip. To see exactly how the inner clip sits in the outer clip, remove another key cap and copy the clip under it.
Hey, loads of thanks! I could replace my laptop key in three minutes without stress and in first attempt.
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My Zero key bought me here ! I panicked so much but this video was pretty much helpful thank you , u saved me ;)
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Thanks so much!! My baby pulled my key out and coincidentally it was O. Tried so much.... finally found your video and fixed it. :)
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Mine is also O
Mine is also O
Mine is also O
Is there something special with O ?
Thank you. The video is very helpful: not too long and straight to the point.
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oh my god thank you so much i was so scared i broke the key trying to take it off when the retainer came off too lmao, you're a life saver
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if i broke the retainer is into 2 bits can i still fix it
or not
thankyou so much for sharing this video, i was really confused what to do about the keys and i kid you not after watching this video, it hardly took me couple of minutes to fix my keys.
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Hey thanks for this, I broke my w key and decided to do a ghetto fix and replace it with the ] key. Thanks for teaching me how to do it properly.
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We had the exacts same problem and came out with the exact same solution somehow
Worked a treat. My 10 year old daughter even did it 👍🏼
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Very happy that it worked. My T key has never felt better.
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omg thank you so much! I have a dell laptop and my A key wasn't working lately, now it's working like it's brand new!
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I broke the m key on my laptop and couldn’t do any school work on it and this video saved my ass. Thanks so much. That deserves a like
same thing happened to me but I broke the white thing under the key so I think I'm f u c k e d
THANK YOU OMGG!!! this helped me a ton. i had spilled hot wax on my computer and i had to take apart one of the key to clean it!!!!
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I spilled whiskey on mine😂 what were you doing with hot wax? Lmoa
@@felipelexow8301 i left it un-attended for like 2 seconds and it melted all over my keyboard lol (i put it on a shelf above my computer which was a mistake on my part)
Gg
@@felipelexow8301 spilled soda on mine lmao 🤣
This sure saved me a lot of trouble. Thank you kindly, friend!
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This is the exact video instruction im looking for thanks so much dear
Thank you so much, i use my laptop for developping and my '' popped off, your video helped me figuring out how to put it back
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Mine to
whouah thank you vers much ! You just saved my " R " from a tomato sauce attack !
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My man; thanks! The website I ordered a replacement from didn't have instructions. You're my goddamn hero.
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I was doing this thing at school where you tried to pluck keys out and I managed to do a lot of them. Luckily they all worked :)
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My key fell with retainer cap so i had to remove it and then place it back. Thank you for helping :)
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@@PC_Monkey hey, my keycaps got off themself, i think its because i game a lot on my laptop i have tried the steps you showed in this video but it doesnt work it keep on coming off, can you help me pls?
@@therealjsnite3087 If your Key Cap is not clicking down in place correctly, it is most likely due to the Retainer Clip not being properly installed or damaged. Remove the Cap and inspect for damage or that its not laying down flush and properly snapped in itself. Compare to another Clip if needed by removing another Cap.
@@PC_Monkey i think the white thing that is there to fix it to that spot is messed up because i tried this: i pulled off another keys white thing and replaced it with the key that fell off and that key was good it wasnt coming off.
@@therealjsnite3087 Then ya, you may need a new part. I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.replacementlaptopkeys.com. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.
I like how he's replying to everyone that's actually helping people he's really kind ngl also that's for the tuto I'll try
I try :)
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Thank you for this video, my computer was acting so slow, not realizing that my windows key was half falling off. I thought I was going to have to reformat, but then I realized it when looking down. After I took the key off, my laptop stopped acting slow, but then I was like, crap, how do I get this back on. luckily it didn't get damaged when I took it off before I watched this video, but it went back down and all is working. Thank you again!
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I broke a key in my bros lap and i was so scared to tell him .. and now I fixed it ... it was so helpful .. thankyou soo much 😊
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Thank you so much man the video helped me a lot. Actually something was stuck under my ctrl key I removed the key but somehow the retainer clip came out along with key & on top of that the retainer clip also got separated in two parts. But when you said 1:23 I thought I broke it, but fortunately it wasn't, it just got separate somehow I managed to insert the ends of clip into each other. Finally, the key got placed properly over keyboard. I will never ever remove any key hereinafter and those fucking retainers are so delicate to handle it took around half an hour to attach them.
They are sooooo breakable lol
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@Alexander Stasevich If your Key Cap is not clicking down in place correctly, it is most likely due to the Retainer Clip not being properly installed or damaged. Remove the Cap and inspect for damage or that its not laying down flush and properly snapped in itself. Compare to another Clip if needed by removing another Cap.
HOW DID U PUT THEM BACK TOGETHOR
@Alexander Stasevich thx :)
And what do I do if the key retainer is attached to the key?
do u know how now
^Ye
Thanks a ton, my work laptop keys started popping this video helped me sort them right out!
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Thanks to your video, I just fixed the i key on my DELL. I am grateful!
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Bless you my child. This was so helpful.
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I broke my A key while playing games😭 but with the help of your video I repaired it.😉
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Oh god I just got it. I was panicking at first but turns out my button is a reverse type. Thank you so much.
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Very helpful - 3 keys now swopped and repaired- thank you!
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oh my god
i was trying to put back my H key it dint work and i panicked!! dint realize it was just upside down phew
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Same lol
@@Kheyyr Glad your all set now :)
thank you so so much I accidentally broke a key and I was in the middle of an online class :( ;-; you are a lifesaver :)
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@@PC_Monkey :) thankyou
A tutorial that actually worked. Thanks!
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thanks man!! I finally bought back my H key to life!
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For anyone looking, this seems to be all right for the xps 15
Tip to others (for keys "O" "Z" "X" "I" "N" "S" - these look identical when upside down) - On the back of the key there are 4 tiny clips. The lower part of the key has the 2 clips that are farther apart. I was worried I'd break the white clip if I had it upside down and pressed it into place. The good news is that it just won't snap if upside down.
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@@PC_Monkey Actually, I've managed to snap it on, but it keeps falling off again. I'm going to try replacing the white clip - maybe it's attachment points are worn/broken...
@@ericscavetta2311 Good luck !! Let me know how it goes :)
You are a genius thank you! My key is all fixed now!
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Thank you for all details!
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I was looking for this and the same computer popped up
Thank you for this! Finally my ctrl is working~ but there are still 5 buttons thats not working ;-;
This video shows how to fix keys that mechanically need to be fixed. If you have that many keys not working, it could be that your keyboard is bad and needs to be replaced if they all feel like they are working normally
This helped me alot! Thanks so much dude
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Very Good Instructions, I love you I fixed it!! Took about 15 mins🙂🙂🙂
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When my key comes out, I am able to push it back in and it clicks in very quickly. But is there a way to prevent this without having to use tools?
anything that's able to slip through the gaps
I pushed it too! It actually worked I’m so happy I was so scared!
I accidentally took mine off- I’m so glad I didn’t break it.
Edit: I did break something, it was the little hook. Luckily I got it back into place but I’ll admit, it scared me lmao
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Thanks! My “S” key popped off while I was working from home the other day. You saved me from having to tell my boss that a key popped off. 😂
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hell yea tysm man! just made me save money by fixing my C and Z. It was mistyping cz instead of c then I cleaned them both and it worked!!!
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Bro I broke my “Alt” key and it was my school laptop and I’m in 7th grade thank you so much
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Even I broke my T and any way managed , now I gonna buy a external keyboard
Lmfaooooooooo
It fixed my X key so now I can emote again YAY🥳🥳🥳
In fortnite
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THANK YOU!!! i broke my key while gaming and now i can finally use my normal keybinds again
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oml tysm i took off the h key and it looked the same both ways YOU JUST SAVED MY LIFEEEEEE
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Omg thank you a billion times!!! It solved my problem and fixed the keys ty
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Bro you really helped a guy out in germany. Thanks for that! Not all heroes wear a cape
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secont comment: just done it! turned it around (like you) 🙂and this time, "just clicked nicely" in. thanks for your help, my Laptop looks new again. No more clearing breadcrumbs with my nail!
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