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    Repair DV9700 Keyboard

    Discussion in 'HP' started by mwok, Aug 27, 2008.

  1. mwok

    mwok Notebook Geek

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    I have a DV9700 laptop and one of the keys broke on the keyboard...the "plastic retention bracket" along with the key itself broke.

    How easy is it to repair? Should I order a new keyboard from HP and then install it myself? How complicated will it be? Will GeekSquad do it? I need it repaired fast.
     
    mwok, Aug 27, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Its best you buy a new keyboard, it only costs about $20. Takes about 5mins to replace.

    Its very easy to replace aslong as you follow instructions. It wont even void your warranty.
     
    flipfire, Aug 27, 2008
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  3. wekebu

    wekebu Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've replaced my keyboard several times (long story). It's not hard, just go slow and never force anything. In my humble opinion, you should remove the old keyboard and look for the part number (mine was labeled Quanta P/N) before ordering a replacement.
    HP's website has videos on replacing keyboards. Go to the link below and put in your model. If it's not there, watch the one for HP Pavilion Notebooks> HP Pavilion DV9000 Entertainment> FRU Replace Remove> Keyboard
    http://h20181.www2.hp.com/plmcontent/NACSC/SML/
     
    wekebu, Aug 27, 2008
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