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    Removing individual key on ENvy 15

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Jshay, Jan 20, 2011.

  1. Jshay

    Jshay Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm having a little bit of an issue with my Envy 15. My "D" key seems to be dirty or something where if I press on it hard it doesn't spring back up immediately. This is only a fraction of a second, but it does annoy me when my other keys feel just fine.

    Any advice? On how to clean or remove the key and clean it.
     
    Jshay, Jan 20, 2011
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  2. brian.q.g

    brian.q.g Newbie

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    I don't have any advice on how to clean it, but I will say be careful with taking them off, if you choose to go that route. There are parts that can potentially break off and you will be stuck with a key that no longer sticks to the keyboard.
     
    brian.q.g, Jan 24, 2011
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  3. Star Forge

    Star Forge Quaggan's Creed Redux!

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    I agree to that. I have broken a few keys like that. The best bet is to use a guitar pick (plastic ones!) and slowly unclip it from the clips. However be warned that the key might not be straight anymore once you reclip it. It will still work with the normal feel and such, but it won't look straight. The Envy keyboards are kind of crappy.
     
    Star Forge, Jan 24, 2011
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