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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How To Swap An Old Laptop LCD Screen With A New One.

The Laptop's LCD screen helps us view our laptops.  That we know. But you also need to know that the LCD screen is not infallible. It can pop out or get broken. Thankfully you can get a new LCD monitor from a computer retailer and replace the old one. Here how to swap an old laptop LCD  screen with a new one.

Things You will Need:

• A Phillips Screw Driver
• A Pen knife or other small knife

Now Onward:

Turn Your Laptop Off 

Turn your laptop off and unplug the adapter. Next, flip the laptop over and  slide the battery latch to remove the battery. After flipping the laptop over, go ahead and  pull the battery out Now turn the laptop over and open the screen to  a normal viewing position. Then   use a pen knife or your finger nail to remove the plastic or rubber screws along the inside or outside edge of your laptop. Once you have removed the plastic or rubber screws, unscrew all screws. And then  pull the screen frame away from LCD screen. Begin From The bottom center and work towards the edges.  If you encounter any problems, use the slide latch to remove the frames. Once you've gotten the frames out of the way,  t lean the LCD screen towards you at least three inches and remove the screen.

 Remove the Screws from the Metal Brackets

Next, remove the screws from the metal brackets on either side of the LCD screen. Next, go ahead and place the LCD monitor flat against the keyboard.Now disconnect the video cable at the back of the  LCD screen. After disconnecting the video cable go ahead and unscrew the  the inverter cable screw. This should be near the video cable connection.After that, disconnect the inverter cable connector from the LCD screen. Once you've disconnected the inverter cable, replace the old LCD monitor and replace it with the new one. 

Then connect both the video and invertor cables to the LCD monitor. After the connection, slide the LCD screen into the laptop lid And then snap the LCD frame into place.Finally, screw the frame back into place.

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Related:  How To Fix An LCD Monitor With No Picture

That's a wrap on "How To Swap An Old  Laptop LCD Screen With A New One." Hopefully you will find this tutorial a breeze as you fix your LCD screen.

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