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    laptop keys problem

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by skinticket, Jun 26, 2006.

  1. skinticket

    skinticket Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok. For some odd reason my | \ key ( above the enter key ) is sorta... coming out. when i press the bottem of it, in goes down but the bottem stays up and doesnt press. I have to touch it at the top. Also, i can lift the top off a little. Its really bugging me because it feels like it is loose and i dont want to loose it. BTW, i have a B130.
     
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  2. Aivyn

    Aivyn Notebook Consultant

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    you could take the key right off then stick it back on. i cannot remember if that key has a metal clip on it but if it does sometimes they come loose. take off the key, reseed the clip and then you will be good to go
     
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  3. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    I would call Dell's Tech support, and get a new keyboard. They'll send you a keyboard out if you are still under warranty, and it is easy to replace.

    If you don't have warranty and want to try to fix it yourself, be careful when pulling off the key. I've done that before, ended up just making it worse and had to get it replaced.
     
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