Friday, January 15, 2016

How To Fix Faulty Keyboard Keys of a Laptop

A while back we learnt how to replace a  laptop's keyboard. Today we're going  down and dirty. We are to learn how to fix the faulty keyboard keys of a laptop. Isn't it irritating sometimes, that you're typing and all of a sudden,a key sticks, and you're unable to produce the character on the screen? Or even worse, a bunch of keys stop functioning all of a sudden. The sad truth is laptop keyboards can stop functioning for a variety of reasons.  I know you're tempted to buy a new keyboard, but knowing how to fix your faulty keys can save you lots of time, not to mention save you valuable cash as well.

Things Needed For This Exercise

  • Ballpoint pen
  • Car key (optional)
  • Flathead screw driver
  • Knife (optional)
  • Damp cloth
  • Cotton swabs
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Water
  • Can of compressed air.

Now let's dig in.

Turn Your Laptop Off
Turn off your laptop , then use a flathead screwdriver or knife to try the key off gently from a corner.  You should hear the key make a snapping sound as it detaches.

Remove The Key Container
Remove the container(The container holding the key) and use your knife or screw driver to pop the container off by gently twisting it.

Pull off The Space Bar
Pull off the space bar after you you slide the screw driver under the space bar.

Clean Underneath Laptop Keys
Clean underneath your laptop keys with cotton schwabs or a soft cloth dampened with alcohol. You can also utilized compressed air  to remove dust dirt and other debris.

Replace Your Laptop Keys
Replace your laptop keys by placing the laptop container in position. In case you get amnesia(just kidding) as to the exact position of the container, you can remove another key from another retainer by copying that key's retainer's position, and position the key over the retainer while pressing down the key. And as usual, you should hear the key snap into position Next, place your laptop's space bar over the space bar slots and snap it into place.

Well that's a wrap for "How To Fix Faulty Keyboard Keys of  a Laptop." 

Till next time, have a good one.

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