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    Discussion in 'Dell' started by bandit_8501, Feb 15, 2008.

  1. bandit_8501

    bandit_8501 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got a dell 1721 and the letter "y" fell off my keybored and i need help fixin it
     
    bandit_8501, Feb 15, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You might as well call for a keyboard replacement. Those are practically impossible to reassemble.

    Dell considers it a user-replaceable part, so they'd send it to you and you don't have to send the laptop to them.
     
    Greg, Feb 15, 2008
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    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    There should be some tabs on the keyboard that click into the plastic frame on the back of the key. If any of these are broken, you should call Dell if you are still under warranty and have them fix it; if not, you'll have to buy a replacement. At any rate, try to click the key back onto the keyboard.

    BUT BE CAREFUL!
     
    pixelot, Feb 15, 2008
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