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    Possible to remove key from keyboard?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by FrontierDriver284, Nov 16, 2007.

  1. FrontierDriver284

    FrontierDriver284 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have an M1330 and my "C" key is very difficult to press. It still works, but I can tell there's something stuck under it. I've tried blowing it out, but nothing works. :mad: The key is still hard to press compared to all the others. Is there any way to remove the key to clean under it? I used to have a Toshiba laptop and you could remove all the keys and snap them back in. I'm afraid of trying that with the Dell. Any ideas on how to remove the key or clean under it?
     
  2. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    I'm assuming it's still under warranty......Call and get the whole keyboard replaced.
     
  3. planet_vikram

    planet_vikram Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't how to remove keys but removing the keyboard is pretty easy. I have done it......Remove the keyboard and hold it vertical and the object should fall down...!!
     
  4. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    you can pop the keys off. just pull it from front to back.
     
  5. H3rmaN

    H3rmaN Notebook Evangelist

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    yup, keys on all notebooks are held on the same way, they just clip in. So you can just pull them off, clean what's under it, then put them back quite easily!

    Dont bother taking out the whole keyboard, cos that wont do anything! The C-key will still be stuck, cos there will still be something wedged between it and the metal "dam" that is underneath all the keys!
     
  6. FrontierDriver284

    FrontierDriver284 Notebook Evangelist

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    Okay, I pulled it from front to back and it popped right off. Not as fragile as Dell makes it sound. The first time I looked, there was nothing visible under the key. I had to take another key off and compare it against that one. Finally, I saw something. After alot of work, it appears there was a small piece of plastic or glue under the key. I've never seen anything like it, but my key works again and I don't have to send it in. Thanks for the responses!