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    Replacement Keyboard for m1210

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Switchfoot, Dec 22, 2006.

  1. Switchfoot

    Switchfoot Notebook Enthusiast

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    My spacebar is now extremely hard to press down. A speaker fell on it, because apparently my desk was shaking or something. And the space bar completely fell off with one of the white things underneath it. However I tried to put it back, and now I need to press REALLY HARD to register the key if I press the spacebar near the ends. Its okay in the middle though.

    Anyone know a fix? Or where can I get a cheap replacement. Or if warranty will cover it. I don't have complete care, I only have the 2 standard warranties. So I am pretty scared. I can't afford the $129 for replacement keyboard that I see online.

    PLEASE HELP
     
    Switchfoot, Dec 22, 2006
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    Switchfoot Notebook Enthusiast

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    Also, as a temporary fix, do you think that glue-gunning a part of the spacebar back on will be okay? I'm just worried about heat and conductivity of the glue. It should be okay right? As long as I do it after I turn the laptop off. And wait for the glue to cool before turning it on again.

    Also, if I were to call Dell, do I call tech support or customer service?
     
    Switchfoot, Dec 22, 2006
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  3. jim6172

    jim6172 Notebook Evangelist

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    call tech support tell them your spacebar is not working properly they will send u a new keyboard
    jim
     
    jim6172, Dec 22, 2006
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