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    broken 'D' key on Inspiron 6000

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by axlesurgeon, Mar 31, 2008.

  1. axlesurgeon

    axlesurgeon Newbie

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    Hello All,

    I have a Dell Inspiron 6000 that is probably 3 years old at this point. The 'D' key physically broke off from the key board. Not just the key itself [ I know they just snap back on ]. Rather the springboard assembly which allows the key itself to operate.

    Anyway Dell says I have to buy a new keyboard, but if you look closely there are 2 little clips that hold the key assembly to the keyboard. If I can find an entirely new 'D' key, I know I can easily replace it...

    So, there's my question, any one know if you can get a single key from any third party manufacturers?

    Many thanks..

    Bill D. in CT
     
    axlesurgeon, Mar 31, 2008
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  2. kobe_24

    kobe_24 Notebook Deity

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    If there were any, it would probably cost as much as replacing the whole keyboard for a new one anyway, considering a keyboard for your model is in the cost range of $8 - $12.
     
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  3. axlesurgeon

    axlesurgeon Newbie

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    8 - 12 bucks..

    R U serious?? I figured I'd have to drop a couple hundred
     
    axlesurgeon, Mar 31, 2008
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    kobe_24 Notebook Deity

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    No sir!

    Do a search for "Inspiron 6000 keyboard" on eBay, and use the buy now feature for the one that best suits you? I've seen $9.99, but that was just a quick search.
     
    kobe_24, Mar 31, 2008
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  5. axlesurgeon

    axlesurgeon Newbie

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    Just looked on eBay.....There are tons of'em..

    Thanks for your honesty brother...

    Cheers..

    Bill D. from CT
     
    axlesurgeon, Mar 31, 2008
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  6. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    kobe_24 Notebook Deity

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    So when he sees...

    item condition: NEW

    NEW Keyboard For

    DELL Inspiron 6000/600D/9200/9300/XPS M170 Series
    Laptops

    12.99 Buy Now

    He should take that as being "Used and worn"? :eek:

    Rock on brother, that mouse you sold to me rules!
     
    kobe_24, Mar 31, 2008
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  8. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    I did not look on ebay, I dont buy anything from there.
    I was just saying, if a used keyboard is $12, its probably better to get a new one for $30.
    If the item is new and the seller has decent feedback ratings, then yeah go for the keyboard.

    If you dont have ebay, discount electronics is a great site.

    I am glad you like the mouse

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Mar 31, 2008
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  9. kobe_24

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    I didn't mean anything by that K-TRON..although the link you posted, is of a used keyboard.

    I'm enjoying it, thanks!
     
    kobe_24, Mar 31, 2008
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  10. lellarap

    lellarap Newbie

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    why not just stop by a local computer/laptop shop? some of them keep all kinds of apparently useless extra laptop crap for instances just like this. :) doesn't hurt to call around.
     
    lellarap, Apr 1, 2008
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