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How To Fix Replace Small Keyboard Key - HP Envy Laptop Computer
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- čas přidán 18. 08. 2024
- This tutorial shows you how to remove and then install an individual Letter sized Key for an HP Envy Keyboard. If you need to see this tutorial on a larger key, view the following link; • How To Fix Replace Key... . If you key FEELS like its fine, but is not working, refer to this video; • How To Fix Troubleshoo... . Check out the FAQ's and Related Video Links below !!
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Q: My Key Cap will not click down in place correctly. Whats wrong?
A: If your Key Assembly is not installed correctly, I would disassemble and inspect for damage. If none is found, try to reinstall as seen here. If its still not working, its most likely due to the hinge clip being damaged or not oriented correctly or the metal pins on the keyboard being bent out of place. If you cannot fix or locate the issue, I would assume the key is damaged in some way and needs to be replaced.
Q: The Hinge Clips 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.
Q: Where can I purchase replacement keys?
A: If any component of the key assembly is broken, it would have to be replaced. 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.
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I'm trying to move the easier hardware stuff there so that I can focus on the more in depth troubleshooting and diagnostic videos here :)
Thank you so much. "L" key was jammed, I opened the key cap and cleaned. And it is working fine now. I contacted HP support before watching this video, support agent was charging so much money to replace the whole keyboard. I was shocked at the price they quoted, their bogus solution to replace the whole keyboard and the real solution was removing a small particle stuck under the key cap. With the help of this educational video, I fixed it for free and learned how to do it.
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thank you so much, My r key has barely worked for the past month, so we went to get it checked out by somebody and they said we had to replace the whole keyboard which would take a lot of time and money, but now I know that they were trying to be difficult. truly, this means a lot.
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Thank you sooooo much for this video! My husbands tiny beard hair was half under the metal cross section under the plastic button. Once I pulled the hair out my key started working again! Woot woot
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i spilled my soda, thats why im here...
ur laptop is doomed💀
I spilled fucking milk
Bro same @@prakh1250
Thank you soo much. my b key was broken even the retainer cap that makes it work fell off
but when u said glue it had me thinking 'what if i glue the retainer cap'' and it worked! also the key worked also. Bro you got yourself a new subscriber man. Thanks for your content!
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Hi, will this work for an Asus laptop keyboard (model X55A)?
@@PC_Monkey hi, will this work on an Asus X55A laptop?
@@gregiski8214 Most keys are constructed basically the same. This is how you would replace most keys :)
TY. My container clip came off along with my key initially. Seeing your video helped me figure out what angle to place the key in to get the clip to snap into place. Cheers!
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Hey. Mine was stuck, too.
And I can snap it on, but every 4th tap or so, it's begins to come up. How did you keep yours down.
Thanks a lot!!! My “o” key was a bit tilted and I had to apply more pressure on it to use it.... I followed ur instructions and it’s back to normal
Thanks a lot!!! :D
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Thank you so much the panic i just had when my key came off was just 🙃but it was an easy fix and this video was easy to follow and claimed me down a lot just thanks a lot
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So I removed both up and down arrow keys and was shocked at the accumulated dirt and dust, especially since I take trouble to keep the keyboard clean. I used a fine artist's paintbrush (a hog fitch) to clean out the garbage, and then replaced the frames and the keycaps...and it worked! For about an hour, then the up-arrow started repeating again - eg in an editor the cursor zoomed up to line 1 and stayed there. I'll either repeat the process or dig further. Thanks for your guidance.
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spiled cereal milk on my key and it got sticky, thank you for this
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Thanks it worked. My cat got on the keyboard and took my letter😂
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THANKS SO MUCH MAN I RLLY NEEDED THIS THANK YOU!!!
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Why if the retainer cap came off along with the key cap?? I can’t take it retainer cap off from the key cap.
Mine accidently came off and did the same thing. It will not pop back on.
In case it helps anyone struggling with this problem: my retainer cap came off and was partly attached to the key and I couldn't fix it.
I solved the problem by separating the retainer cap part that was still attached to the key from the key and focusing on just putting the two retainer cap parts together to start with.
I noticed the smaller retainer cap piece actually has a hinge in tiny indentations on both sides in the inside middle of the larger piece.
These clipped together, I put them in the key position making sure they matched the metal brackets, then just pushed the key in on top.
Thanks... A little part of dust was below my key... You solved me a problem
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Thank you so much for the tutorial.
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Yusssss VICTORY!!!!!!
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thank youuu for this tutorial
god bless you,so helpfull
Thank you for the video.
Your welcome !! Happy to help :)
awesome tut
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Can u tell the name of clip because my clip has broken plss helpp
Its called a Hinge Clip or Retainer Clip.
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 have acer nitro model keyboard and my q key came off and its not damaged however imhaving trouble reattaching the key to the plastic bit, do you have any tips or help on reattaching it?
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.
I'm missing the key, the plastic part. I do have the rubber spring, but it is not connected to the keyboard. What are my options?
If you lost a component of the key assembly, you 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.
Very helpful, thanks!
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You saved me bro
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Thank for the great tutorial. I just don't see you do it gently anyway hahaha. 😆
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Thanks for the amazing tutorial!
I have opened my laptop as the keys on the left side of my keyboard (the vent side) aren’t working. They used to work rarely when I repeatedly turned on and off my backlit keyboard lights. But now, that has stopped as well. Is it the dust or is it something else? All other keys are working fine. It’s basically Q, A, Z, and the other keys on their left and top sides. As I mentioned, my laptop is open now, so any help would be appreciated. The bottom of the keyboard (the inside part) which is under a transparent film seems slightly dusty, but I’m hesitating to take those films off.
My HP Envy has a stuck up-arrow key. Not visibly jammed down, but on permanent repeat, so the machine won't even boot. I'm just about to try and remove the key, but it's one of the half-size keys, which you don't mention, so this is going to be interesting...I'm assuming that underneath there is the same arrangement, just half-sized.
Yes you are correct. Most likely the same set up, just smaller components :)
uhm-
the little thing got apart from the big thin and they dont fit together...
There are 3 parts to a normal key. A Rubber Spring, a Hinge / Retainer Clip, and a Key Cap. What things came apart from another thing?
what do you do if the small button in the middle of a key is not working?
The Rubber Spring? How is it not working? Is it stuck down? Visibly damaged?
thxxx alot it was key h
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when I press down on my a key it pops back off I love it how nothing works for me
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.
So uh... I only needed to replace the keycap, but it wont clip back down as shown here. It just bounces back off...
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.
Whenever I put my key cap on it always pops out. I even checked for damage and there was no damage on the key cap and retainer clip.
Every time I put down my key it not just sticks and feels like I'm pressing nothing when u press down on it
@@habanerodumpling5664 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.
I have laptop HP 17" and key number 6 on the long panel and small extreme right panel are not working.
Could you please advise how to fix that?
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; czcams.com/video/wqrchfpdJ_w/video.html.
My Ctrl button poped out I have done all the process but atlast when I try to insert it again it's not fitting into it
Check out the FAQ's on my videos next time! Could help you get an answer faster :)
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.
Uhh, I accidentally broke the retainer clip (The clip which connects both the parts of the retainer keys together) and when I try to put the key back together, it's wobbling from side to side, so what should I do?
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.
@@PC_Monkey Oh, ok thank you very much, it was a really big help, thanks again.
@@muichiro1978 Your welcome !! Happy to help :)
I was able to get both parts off without damaging anything but having difficulty snapping back in place. When I turned the key over the latches/snaps are on the inside of the actual key in addition to inside of the keyboard. I was also able to snap the clip back in place but the key will not stay attached
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.
help me pls my fn fell on and i broke the hinge (clear white peice)
If you broken the hinge, you would have to replace it. I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.laptopkeys.com/. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.
THank you for this but what if my R key still isn't working after replacing?
Does the key feel like there is something physically wrong with it or does it feel like its working mechanically fine? Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Liquid spill, overheating, Windows update, etc?
hey what if the keyboard piece has the plastic parts on the key piece and the hooks on the keyboard?
Are you saying the Retainer Clip is still attached to the Key Cap? Check out the FAQ's on my videos next time! Could help you get an answer faster :)
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.
@@PC_Monkey thank u :D
@@zenitsuagatsuma7984 Your welcome !! Happy to help :)
Realy helpful
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I honestly think that doing is slowly increases the risk of breaking it!...
Plastic is flexible, even if it's hard plastic. Therefore, if you bend it quickly and then allow it to go back to its relaxed state, it might hold, whereas if you bend it slowly and keep it in its bent state for a prolonged time, it might break!... Even for the exact same amount of bend!
I work in a computer shop and fix keys several times a week for years now. This video is based on my experience lol. If you have different experience, feel free to make your own video showing a better way to do it. If your just commenting how you think it should be without really knowing, um... thx i guess lol
when i try to click the key cap in it wont click in the retainer clip doesn't seem broken and it seems level any ideas?
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; czcams.com/video/wqrchfpdJ_w/video.html.
@@PC_Monkey thank you!
@@chancethedog7865 Your welcome !! Happy to help :)
Can you demonstrate the up arrow key. Mine came off. Thank you!!!
On most keyboards, the arrow keys are the same size as the letter keys and so would be the same operation as seen here :)
my key keeps popping off every time i press on the top part
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.
Could you please show how to put the 2 parts of the clip back together I have been really struggling pls
You can see it described more here; czcams.com/video/P_U_VzVxgK4/video.html
i gotta take mine somewhere prob. the thing that stays on that you put they key on (the plastic thing or whatever its called) comes off as well so currently looking on yt to see if that can be fixed normally or do i have to take it somewhere.
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.
Would this work for an HP Envy 360 Convertible 15m-ed0023?
Yes :) Most keys are pretty much the same. Different details in the components but same basic components.
For reference, here is what removing the up-arrow revealed: silmaril.ie/images/hp-envy-7t-arrows-keyboard-dirt.jpg and here is the result of cleaning underneath both up and down arrow keys silmaril.ie/images/hp-envy-7t-arrows-keyboard-cleaned.jpg No further news until I repeat the process. Right now the up arrow is still stuck on repeating until the cap cover is removed, then it works normally with careful depression of the silicon bulb.
Do the keys feel like they are physically fine or do they feel like they have something mechanically wrong with them?
@@PC_Monkey The key feels and looks just fine, but simply won't stop repeating, just as if someone had their finger pressed down.
@@peterflynn1100 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; czcams.com/video/wqrchfpdJ_w/video.html.
A technician tried to clean one key this way but it did not get repaired, do I need change the whole board?
It depends on if the key is not working mechanically or if the problem is with the keyboard. Refer to this video; czcams.com/video/wqrchfpdJ_w/video.html
@@PC_Monkey thanks I ll watch it
@@PC_Monkey I did. It seems that it is the specific key of the keyboard that is not functioning and since the keypad is an integrated one - not attached through a ribbon, I ll need to change the whole top which includes the touch pad. What a mess for just one key!
@@KostasTrivizas Right! Ya, some computers stick like that :(
My "t" is often not typing. I suspect there is something under it that is keeping it from connecting to pressure and perhaps cleaning will help it. Would you recommend the process you show in the video and blowing it out with pressurized air?
Does the key 'feel' like something is physically wrong with it?
If so, yes, do this to clean it out.
@@PC_Monkey no, it doesn't feel like there is anything wrong with it..I press down normally and it does not type as it always did. I have to strike the key harder.
@@queenvldg 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; czcams.com/video/wqrchfpdJ_w/video.html.
How to fix small keys like f1, f2, esc etc??
They would be the same as these keys just with smaller components. Also, the Hinge Clips may be sideways as compared to the letter keys.
@@PC_Monkey Thanks man, appreciate it!
@@rohitmandavkar8902 Happy to help :) Always here if needed !!
Can you make a video for arrow key as mine is a bit elongated so its not fixing when i am pressing it
Usually arrow keys are similar in size to letter keys. If yours are a bit larger, they should still have the same basic layout. A retainer clip and a key cap on top of a rubber spring. If your arrow keys are very large, they may have a metal bar or two as do shift and space keys as seen here: czcams.com/video/S6gCGN_2zW8/video.html.
Hi! so im on my hp rn and i tried to fix the Z button, but it wont pop back down. Im not sure what im doing wrong but this laptop is VERY exoensive! Im not sure what to do..
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 can i replace the rubber part underneath a keypad? Thx
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.
Hi. My retainer clip came off with the key. I can snap it on, but every 4th tap or so, it's begins to come up. How do I keep it down?
Edit: I see you told someone else to take off the clip, but I've tried and it seems to be stuck onto it. LOL
Second edit, I just put a little elbow grease and was able to get it off. Wish me luck.
3rd: I think I put it on upside?? It snapped back on the key, but didn't stay on the board.
4: I managed to get it up there, but if I stroke the key in either left or right top corner, it's coming off. And when it does, the retainer clip comes off with it.
If you have any tips, can you please reply? Thank you.
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 don't trust my skills enough to do that just yet. But I've been checking across several videos and pictures and can't see where my clip or key might be damaged.
Hi my HP ProBook 440 G8 one of the key from keyboard came off, but I am trying to put back, it's not happening.
Can you help?
If your Key Assembly is not installed correctly, I would disassemble and inspect for damage. If none is found, try to reinstall as seen here. If its still not working, its most likely due to the hinge clip being damaged or not oriented correctly or the metal pins on the keyboard being bent out of place. If you cannot fix or locate the issue, I would assume the key is damaged in some way and needs to be replaced.
Hello there! My key cap just fell off while i was playing video games but for some reason the clip is on the keycap. Should i renove it from the keycap and place it in the keyboard hole
Yes, they key cannot usually be installed correctly with the key cap and the hinge clip still attached.
Thank you for giving me this advice, I will try it out but I have been taking a look at the hole which the key goes in and I have seen that the metal hooks are bent forwards, and a post online says I should use needle nose pliers to put them back in place. Should those metal hooks be upright?
I just seen a another video with the same laptop model as me and the hook are the same shape as mine (90 degree angle) So I think I will take your advice of removing the hinge
@@breezyeditz7 Good luck !! Let me know how it goes :)
my key had two plastic brackets that came off, not one. ive tried so hard to put them back on but it wont work. i have a dell chromebook. can you pls help? its like a puzzle and i dont know what direction/side to put it back. ty
What key was it?
Whet if the letter came off with the white thing and cant come off bcs its "attached" to it ?
The retainer clip is still attached to the key cap? 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.
how do i find a replacement retainer that you've removed in this video? Thanks!
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.
@@PC_Monkey thank you
@@nmssis Good luck !!
On my keyboard accidently a drop of water of dropped on F-10 key, unfortunately its the media play/pause button key, so now it randomly gets pressed automatically more than 100 times a day which is quite annoying, is there any solution for this
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; czcams.com/video/wqrchfpdJ_w/video.html. If reseating the keyboard ribbon cable does not work and if none of the other steps in that video help, you may need to replace the keyboard. Let me know if you would like help locating a keyboard replacement :)
Does the space bar work the same way?
If you need to see this tutorial on a larger key, view the following link; czcams.com/video/S6gCGN_2zW8/video.html.
Uh, so unfortunately I was goofing off and took off my N key and I surprisingly took it off very easily without it being stuck or anything, and I put it back on easy, so I took it out again and the white thing came off with it this time, and I tried putting the key back on, it didn't work... so I was like, "Hey maybe if I take the white part off the key I can easily put the white part in first, and then the key" I tried to do that and the white part broke, so now I have the outside of the white part and the circle thingy with the square on the bottom and also a white barrier (both those are supposed to be one), and I am currently typing with the little button that supports the N key, do you know how to fix this?
If the retainer clip broke, then 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.
Pried cover off on 8. Cleaned it out no longer sticks BUT I cant get the cap back on What do I do?
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.
My Letter 'i' doesn't work , i probably spilled a bit of liquid on it, all other keys work, is it fixable or a whole new keyboard ?
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; czcams.com/video/wqrchfpdJ_w/video.html.
Found this video too late, now all my keys make a weird sound when pressed and the space key won't go all the way down. What the hell do I do now? (I guess i took the s key off too quickly)
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.
the white pieces are taken apart on mine how do i put them together again cuz the video only showed the pieces already together
You can look at another hinge clip to see how they sit in each other or I show you in this video: czcams.com/video/P_U_VzVxgK4/video.html
@@PC_Monkey I got it to work thanks!
ummmm i have done all these steps but when i try putting in the keycap. it just wont snap back on
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.
i lost my those white things can i fix it?
Little white things? The Rubber Spring or the Hinge Clip? If you lost a component, then you would have to replace them. You cant fix a key without all the components. I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.laptopkeys.com/. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.
@@PC_Monkey hinges the one you covered with the white button in middle
@@FactPhantom7 If you lost a component, then you would have to replace them. You cant fix a key without all the components. I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.laptopkeys.com/. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.
There is no two corner back pieces so the key is wiggly what do I do?
What do you mean there are no two corner back pieces? Two of the metal pins on the motherboard? The Retainer Clip?
The plastic clip seems fine but the key won't stay on for very long.
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.
i try to press the key cap back on but it doesn't work. Pls help me.
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.
I tiny piece of the cap is chipped and I think that's why It don't fit. What do I do now?@@PC_Monkey
The white thing is in my "Z" key do i have to take it off?
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.
even after doing this my key still pops up if i use it, what should I do? Nothing inside is broken.
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 it clicks and I hear the sound but after some use it loosens and pop back up, I tried again and did what you said and nothing is broke, this is just my alt account btw
@@solar726 If nothing is damaged and if the key is orientated correctly, it will click down, assuming its the correct key for that keyboard. If you have it orientated correctly and its not clicking down correctly, then its most likely damaged in a way your not able to identify. I would replace it at that point.
@@PC_Monkey ok thank you
my key is working but my i cant able to fix on it.. when i click it jumps out please help me..
If your Key Assembly is not installed correctly, I would disassemble and inspect for damage. If none is found, try to reinstall as seen here. If its still not working, its most likely due to the hinge clip being damaged or not oriented correctly or the metal pins on the keyboard being bent out of place. If you cannot fix or locate the issue, I would assume the key is damaged in some way and needs to be replaced.
I lost the little rubber piece. What can I do please?
You would need to replace it. You can sometimes find sellers on sites like Ebay or Amazon who sell key assemblies with that rubber spring included. However, most do not. You may need to get a new keyboard :( Want help finding the key? If so, what brand and model computer do you have?
@@PC_Monkey yes thank you!! It's a Dell Latitude 5320.
its wierd, all of a sudden the keycaps i use mostly just fell off all four at the same time? and if i push on them they just pop off, i've tried using sticky tape/ plastic under the caps to keep them on and it seemed to be working a bit, but they still are quite loose.
What is happening exactly? Does just the key cap come off and the retainer clips are still attached to the keyboard? Or do the clips come off still attached to the key caps?
@@PC_Monkey the key caps come completely off the retainer clips but some caps are very loose, the retainer clips are still attached and fine i think. ( i've tried to clean the caps and retainers with a dry cotton bud just in case, but they are still loose)
@@spiritorchid9528 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 thank you i appreciate your help, i'll check on that.
@@spiritorchid9528 Good luck !! Let me know how it goes :)
Bro, can tell me how to fix the down arrow of my hp 14inch laptop, retainer clip got stuck inside of the key
The plastic part got stuck inside of the key, can u please tell me how to get it out
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.
@@PC_Monkey I tried to separate it, iam afraid that if I pulled hard it may break
@@rehansebastian7947 Yes, keys and their components are very breakable. You have to be careful
It doesn't look like my Envy 17 ".
How is it different?
My F4 & home key came off how to fix that
Laptop= Hp ryzen 3
Can you see from the video how to put them back on, assuming they arent damaged? The retainer clip first and then the key cap.
Spacebar?
If you need to see this tutorial on a larger key, view the following link; czcams.com/video/S6gCGN_2zW8/video.html.
Hi PC Monkey. I have an Envy 17-AE. The "R" key came off. Everything seems to be in place. I should be able to just press it back on, but its not sticking. Doesn't seem like anything is broken inside or under the key. any ideas? Thanks!
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 Thanks!
@@sgw107 Happy to help :) Always here if needed !!
@@PC_Monkey how can I purchase a new key retainer cap? I think mine is broken because the A button came off months ago when my computer was only a few months old. My son uses it and try to jam it back on and I think it broke the retainer cap because I'm trying to put it on and it won't snap back on
@@samsamthecat492 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.
it isnt working, i have a different laptop but no one makes videos on how to put the keys together
How are your keys different? What is happening?
@@PC_MonkeyI guess im using them to much, then they pop off and when ever I touch the top of the key it gets worst and worst.
@@Jxcatty How are your keys different?
my key still aint working but i made it fixed enough that when someone touches it it will break >:)
Is there something physically wrong with the key / keys or are they mechanically working fine?
Unfortunately my bird doesn't take that much care when removing a key when unattended.
He always breaks the clips so it won't snap back down. A bit of super glue on the rubber cap gave me a temp fix.
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.
@@PC_Monkey Yes I ordered one yesterday after I super glued it on. Hopefully it will come apart ok.
@@dugsbugs1 Good luck !! Let me know how it goes :)
THOSE CLIPS STAY ON THE KEY NOT THE KEYBOURD
HELP ME
I'M ABOUT TO THROW THIS WHOL LAPTOPP OF THE ROOF
Your hinge clips are staying on the key cap? 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.
what if you broke the clear thing
If any component of the key assembly is broken, it would have to be replaced. 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.
@PC_Monkey do they sell windows 11 home keys
@@I-likebread The operating system the computer uses has nothing to do with the model computer and what keys it uses. What brand and model computer do you have?
My key cap is not getting in
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_Monkeythank you so much, I placed it correctly and it worked
@@daneenfarhan9587 Great to hear !! Always here to help :):)
I'm honestly crying rn, I broke one of my mum's button
If any component of the key assembly is broken, it would have to be replaced. 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.
wen i did it when i push it ip it comes off
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.
have you made a video about it
@@Zarlozo This is the Key replacement video lol. It shows how to correctly remove a key and how to correctly put it back on. If yours is not installing correctly, and is most likely damaged, you need to inspect it and the metal pins on the keyboard for damage. If you are unsure of what to look for, compare it to another key on your keyboard
not working
What brand and model computer do you have and whats the issue with it?
I dont get it
I need help for my "w" key
@@Azan_A What part dont you get?
@@PC_Monkey Well, i dont get how to detach of the mechanical thingy under the key. My 'w' key is broken. It just fell off. Now i dont know what to do.
@@Azan_A 1. 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.
2. If any component is broken, you would have to replace it as you usually cannot install a broken key
@@PC_Monkey I know that but i don't get how to take the retainer clip off and what not to damage.
@pcmonkey please be help me
What brand and model computer do you have and whats the issue with it?
I don't get it, don't see they guy replacing the actual switch. He only removes and then reattaches the plastic top part. Useless tutorial.
This is a tutorial on how to remove the key cap and hinge clip lol. What switch are you talking about?
@1
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Do you know where I could buy new hinges? (The plastic clear pieces).
I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.laptopkeys.com/. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.