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    replacing keys

    Discussion in 'HP' started by msett1, Dec 17, 2007.

  1. msett1

    msett1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Two of my arrow keys came off my dv6500 notebook. I am having trouble getting them back on. Any advice please!
     
    msett1, Dec 17, 2007
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    Skye2 Notebook Evangelist

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    It might be easier to replace the keyboard instead.
     
    Skye2, Dec 17, 2007
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    they should clip right back on on two sides
     
    timtravel42, Dec 17, 2007
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    Thanks. They don't seem to clip on both sides. I will have to work on it.
     
    msett1, Dec 20, 2007
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    easier to replace the whole keyboard
     
    gridtalker, Dec 20, 2007
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    Just curious, how did they come off? Did they just fly off?

    Check the clips on the underside of the keycaps to see if they are missing/broken. Since it's almost impossible to get individual keys, you might as well get a new keyboard.
     
    Teraforce, Dec 20, 2007
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    I had this exact problem with a key that I had never even used within a week of buying my DV9030. It just popped off out of the blue one day. I couldn't get it back on and took it to Circuit City where it was purchased and they said it was a manufacturing defect and replaced the keyboard.
     
    JP11283, Dec 25, 2007
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    But that would involve opening up the notebook vs. trying to get the key to clip back on!
     
    oldgregg, Dec 25, 2007
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    Yes, but trying to get a key to clip onto a nonexistant clip is a lot harder than using a screwdriver.

    If it just popped off, and didn't break the tiny plastic "clip" then it should just pop right back on.
     
    Lithus, Dec 26, 2007
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