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    Clevo P151SM1B : How to put the key back?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Question2, Jan 22, 2014.

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    I removed the left ALT key on my p151sm1b to clean the underside (since something seemed to be blocking it) but now i cant put it back....help? I cant seem to slot the key back properly... clevo3.jpg clevo2.jpg
     
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    Managed to get it back on the keyboard but i cant slide the key in....
     
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    great now the rubber cap came loose....this is giving me such a headache....i cant believe its so hard to put a laptop key back....
     
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    just be patient. it has to clip in. I almost went insane with my Q key when it came off. Again, be patient, firm, yet gentle and youll get it to click in eventually. pushing too hard and trying to force it will break the very small hinges on the back of the key.
     
    Ajfountains, Jan 22, 2014
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    Just make sure no plastic has snapped off on the key, massage it into place.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 26, 2014
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    So i've been talking to my clevo reseller (Logical blue one) and they said the clips on the key are broken so i can't put it back....they tried to get a replacement key for me but found that they needed some special tool (which they dont have) to remove the keys safely because the pins on the keys would always break if they removed it and they wouldnt be able to put it back, and apparently all clevo laptop keyboards cant have their keys removed.safely without this special tool....
     
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    That's not entirely true but prudence is key (pun intended).
     
    Prostar Computer, Feb 14, 2014
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