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    M7700 Keys Poppping Off

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by mosher111, Jun 22, 2008.

  1. mosher111

    mosher111 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My ? key on my laptop keyboard pops up after the lid has been closed, I can push the top down and it will stay on but if I use it repeatidly it pops up again and I have to push it back down. It does not come completely off of the board the bottom stays connected to the board but it has become a bother and thought you guys might have some advice.
     
    mosher111, Jun 22, 2008
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  2. ima firein ma laza

    ima firein ma laza Newbie

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    super glue is the answer
     
    ima firein ma laza, Jun 22, 2008
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  3. mosher111

    mosher111 Notebook Enthusiast

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    well superglue is the obvious answer to alot of problems, but this is not a place were I would like to skimp. I am sure I am not re attaching it properly. If not I will just have to replace the keyboard.
     
    mosher111, Jun 22, 2008
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    ima firein ma laza Newbie

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    if i do recall if you talk to alienware they will send u a new keyboard :)
     
    ima firein ma laza, Jun 22, 2008
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    mosher111 Notebook Enthusiast

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    really? I am not the original buyer think that is an issue?
     
    mosher111, Jun 22, 2008
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    ima firein ma laza Newbie

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    probably not but you will have to pay a small fee for it. You should try gluing it though (I take no responsibility) just take some non-plastic melting glue and and stick it on.
     
    ima firein ma laza, Jun 22, 2008
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    lineazy89 Notebook Consultant

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    it should pop into place and stay there. Each key can come off the keyboard so i would pull it off completly and see if there is something broken. It often takes a good bit of force to push the keys in but if you cant get it in, dont risk breaking the keyboard. Check to see if there are any cracks or things that seem broken. If not, then its most likely you arent putting part of the key into the right spot. I suspect that the little part that the laptop clicks into aside from the metal bar that holds it in is broken which happens often. AW should send u a new keyboard but u will have to pay for it. AW warrentys are non-transferable.
     
    lineazy89, Jun 22, 2008
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  8. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    That is a typical Clevo D900 keyboard.

    You can get that keyboard from any Clevo vendor.

    Read the Clevo Guide.
     
    Gophn, Jun 23, 2008
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