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    Plastic piece under the 'S'

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by bonoz, Jun 19, 2010.

  1. bonoz

    bonoz Notebook Guru

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    I was cleaning my keyboard and in doing so I broke the tiniest piece of the plastic clip under the S key. Now my S key, although functional, is crooked and hard to press.

    I was wondering if anyone out there has a retired dell who'd be willing to send me that little piece through snail mail. I'll be willing to pay you the postage and whatnot.
     
    bonoz, Jun 19, 2010
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    It would help you to post the model of your Dell laptop. Also, you can look on eBay and whatnot like parts-people.com
     
    namaiki, Jun 19, 2010
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  3. bonoz

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    I have a dell M1330.
     
    bonoz, Jun 19, 2010
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    I think that most sites like that will sell the whole keyboard. I just need like a wee little piece.
     
    bonoz, Jun 19, 2010
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    That's why I wrote, "Also." If you can't find anyone who has a such retired Dell, at least you have other options.
     
    namaiki, Jun 19, 2010
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  6. Robin24k

    Robin24k Notebook Deity

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    I would just get another keyboard, check Ebay for them, they are around $20. There are several types of key support brackets, so even if you did find someone with an old Dell, the plastic pieces probably won't match.
     
    Robin24k, Jun 19, 2010
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  7. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Commander Wolf, Jun 20, 2010
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