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    Sager NP8250 / Clevo P157SM Replacement Keyboard / key question

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Pestro, Oct 1, 2013.

  1. Pestro

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    By accident, my "U" key was ripped off. The key can't properly be put back in as one part of the key that snaps to the hinge broke off. Does anyone know of any other keyboard replacement models for Sager work with the NP8250? Or an alternate key replacement that would work? Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. Support.1@XOTIC PC

    Support.1@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    This will typically require a whole new keyboard to be installed as they don't typically sell the individual keys. Recommendation would be to contact your reseller or Sager directly and see what they can do for you.
     
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  3. Prostar Computer

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    If you're lucky, your supplier might be able to send you a spare key if they have one available. Otherwise Hutsady is right in that you'll need to swap the entire keyboard out.
     
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  4. Support.1@XOTIC PC

    Support.1@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    Over here when somebody calls me Hoss I make them give me a buck ;)
     
    Support.1@XOTIC PC, Oct 1, 2013
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  5. Zymphad

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    Use a hinge from a key you NEVER use... Problem solved. For example, I have never used the right ALT, CTRL and backslash key...
     
    Zymphad, Oct 1, 2013
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    Grab a certain other keyboard and mod it, maybe an excuse to do so ;)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Oct 1, 2013
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  7. Pestro

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    The hinge is fine. Its just the key plate. I just need really a new "U" key is all.
     
    Pestro, Oct 2, 2013
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  8. Pestro

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    Well that would be you guys (xoticpc is where I bought my Sager). I'll try your service department.
     
    Pestro, Oct 2, 2013
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  9. Zymphad

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    Use a key that you don't use, problem solved.

    You'd rather spend $95-115 for a new keyboard than to use a ALT key as your U key? I would expect you don't even look at your keyboard when you type anyway.

    I suppose if it's still under warranty, then maybe you can get a new keyboard, but at least above is a temporary solution until new keyboard arrives.
     
    Zymphad, Oct 2, 2013
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    MrGuvernment, Mar 22, 2015
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