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    Keyboard question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by msboc, Dec 10, 2007.

  1. msboc

    msboc Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I'm new to this forum. Hope I'm posting in the right place.

    I have a four year old 1501 Inspiron. (at least that's what I think it is).

    My backspace key suddenly feels and acts a little funky. It's not clicking... just feeling like I'm pressing on a pillow. Sometimes I have to press it twice to get it to move.

    Any thoughts?

    Also, can you pop off individual keys on a laptop the way you can on a regular keyboard?

    Thanks
     
    msboc, Dec 10, 2007
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  2. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    yes u can take them off. the keys a rpebably gettin old. u could replace the individual key or get a new keyboard
     
    sly, Dec 10, 2007
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  3. alexzeon

    alexzeon Notebook Evangelist

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    defective product...call Dell for a replacement keyboard would be fine
     
    alexzeon, Dec 10, 2007
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  4. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    if he has had it for 4 years wouldnt have the warranty expired
     
    sly, Dec 10, 2007
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  5. alexzeon

    alexzeon Notebook Evangelist

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    oops..I missed that part...Then he can buy a replacement keyboard...
     
    alexzeon, Dec 10, 2007
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  6. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    pop the key off to see if there isnt something stuck under the key.
     
    nizzy1115, Dec 10, 2007
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