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    broken keys =[

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by xvt0riax, Aug 23, 2005.

  1. xvt0riax

    xvt0riax Notebook Enthusiast

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    i broke two of my keys on my keyboard in a fit of rage... do they sell replacements at all or am i just screwed?
     
    xvt0riax, Aug 23, 2005
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    if they don't pop back on, you'll probably need to buy a new keyboard from dell
     
    drumfu, Aug 23, 2005
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    a whole new keyboard for just 2 keys. and how do you buy a new keyboad for a laptop?
     
    xvt0riax, Aug 23, 2005
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    contact dell, they have a replacement/spare parts dept.
     
    drumfu, Aug 23, 2005
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    Is the key actually broken or did the parts just come off? The ones with a little plastic square and ring underneath can be tricky to get back on (figuring out how the pieces go together), but it can be done--I popped off my "E" just the other day. ;)
     
    lgandg, Aug 23, 2005
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    If you are still covered under warranty (extended or standardard), you should be able to get a new keyboard. I had 2 keys break off a couple of months ago, and I contacted Dell. Answered some questions and had a new one sent to me.

    If your warranty has expired, I believe it cost about 20 bucks from Dell to get the keyboard.

    SG
     
    Amber, Aug 23, 2005
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    $20 isn't bad, if it was a fit of rage you can't really be getting a free replacement as it wasn't Dell's fault the things came off :)
     
    Andrew Baxter, Aug 23, 2005
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    yeah the 2 plastic pieces that hold the key to the keyboard snapped. i wouldnt kno how to put on my own keyboard so it prob better to just ask for spare parts.
     
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    Its actually easy to put the keyboard on. There is an online manual, plus you'll get instructions if you order it from dell. Its just a matter of removing 2 screws and pulling the keyboard ribbon out. Then you can pull the keyboard out, and replace it. Takes about 5-10mins.

    I'm not sure what laptop you have, but here is an example for the I9300. You can click on the keyboard link, and it will give you illustration.
    http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins9300/sm/index.htm

    SG
     
    Amber, Aug 23, 2005
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    thank you so much i guess i might as well just do that
     
    xvt0riax, Aug 23, 2005
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