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    Removing Keys from the M1730 to clean the keyboard

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by wornways, May 6, 2009.

  1. wornways

    wornways Notebook Geek

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    I've owned and used dozens of laptops in my day, but never have I come across a keyboard that refuses to let me have the key. Usually I can wedge my fingernail in under both sides of the key and just "pop" it off.

    These keys? It's like they're attached with flubber, or some alien substance. I've gotten my little light out and looked underneath the offending key that's sticking a bit and I can't see anything strange about it--just doesn't want to fecking let go. I tried my pry and pop technique with a few other keys and, same story! They don't let go!

    What's the secret?
     
    wornways, May 6, 2009
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    wornways Notebook Geek

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    I got it! There is a trick to it!
     
    wornways, May 6, 2009
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  3. TimeWriter

    TimeWriter Notebook Evangelist

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    And? What that trick? Can you tell us? :D
     
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