Laptop Keys Sticking
How to fix laptop keyboards- solving common keyboard woes
We’ve all been there. You go to use your laptop and realize that your keyboard is filthy and the keys are sticky. You may have walked away for 5 minutes only to realize that your toddler has pulled your F5 key off or there is mysterious pink goo smeared all over. When accidents happen, how do you fix laptop keyboards?
First things first, when trying any of the methods below, make certain to TURN OFF THE POWER TO YOUR LAPTOP AND UNPLUG IT. You do not want to electrocute yourself while performing maintenance!
If you’ve got a grunge problem or a sticky mess, try cleaning the keyboard. Gently tilt the laptop forward at an angle and shake the computer. This should dislodge most material stuck in the keyboard. Next use a can of compressed air to get out any dust and stubborn material still in there. Use a wet wipe to scrub off the keyboard. Wrapping the wipe around an item such as a popsicle stick or the handle of a tablespoon can help you get in between the keys.
If one of your keys has popped off the keyboard it is fairly straightforward to repair. First- find the missing key (if possible). If you have the key, check underneath the cap. Are all the connectors still present and undamaged? What about the retainer clip (the piece of plastic that sits on the keyboard and holds onto the key) If both pieces are undamaged, it’s easy to pop the key back in place, after carefully aligning the connectors with the retaining clip. If one or both pieces are damaged or missing, you will need to order a new key. Most online vendors offer them for around $5.00. Once you have the necessary pieces, gently pry off a neighbor key, so you can compare the retainer installation to its neighbor. Gently slide the clip in place, and once it is settled, pop the key back on.
So can you fix laptop keyboards? YES YOU CAN!
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