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    How do you remove a key on the Asus Zenbook Prime keyboard?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by kpopsaranghaex3, Aug 8, 2012.

  1. kpopsaranghaex3

    kpopsaranghaex3 Notebook Geek

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    I noticed that when I press the bottom left corner on my backspace key, it makes a squeaking sound. Is there a way I can remove the key so I can clean or grease it to remove the squeaking sound?
     
  2. Gojam

    Gojam Newbie

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    I have the same issue as well. Did anyone come up with a solution?

    Thanks
     
  3. GenTechPC

    GenTechPC Company Representative

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    from the edge but be careful because the clips are very easy to get damage:

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  4. Prostar Computer

    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    Yes, the retainer clips are somewhat flimsy plastic, so be careful. You also don't want to damage the little rubber grommet in the center; ruining either of these will result in you needing to get a whole new keyboard just for that key.
     
  5. Eddie P.

    Eddie P. Newbie

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    It actually did brake very easily, still didn't figure a way how to remove them properly.
     
  6. hwang24

    hwang24 Newbie

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    I had this issue just recently. I was able to remove, clean, and replace the Pipe key okay. But when I did it with the Enter key, I saw there was an additional metal bracket for the key. I didn't think much of it and cleaned and replaced it as I did the Pipe key, but now the Enter key doesn't seem right, and has a significantly louder click when I press it as oppose to the other keys, which are pretty much silent on press. Was there something special I needed to do when popping the Enter key back on?
     
  7. Prostar Computer

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    It's a little difficult to diagnose without physically inspecting, but: did you try reseating it once more? Perhaps the retainer clip is not positioned right.
     
  8. Eddie P.

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    I spilled some of my tea on the arrow keys. Unfortunately this time the tea was way too sweet even tho usually I don't use sugar or only a small amount (of course it had to happen just now). So the arrow keys are always a bit sticky till I hit them like 20 times in a row to get them moving fluently. Well I was trying to remove the right arrow key and the little pin on the white plastic thing that hold the key there just broke as if the key was never meant to be removed. It was also hard to notice since the broken pin bounced off to the room. I was able to put the key back in place, now only one pin holds it there which causes the key to be a bit loud same as your Enter. So check if there's anything broken by any chance.