Sticky keyboard keys on Dell Inspiron Laptop.

[Experimental_FIRE]

I have a few sticky keys on a Dell Inspiron laptop. As I am typing this note I am having no issues but then occasionally the n and b stick, as well as the space bar.

My laptop is a 2020 Dell Inspiron.



The keys are a low profile. I watched a video online where you sort of pick the edge of the key off and then clean with rubbing alcohol. That helped but the problem seems to come back.

I called Dell and of course it's out of warranty and they say I may have to replace the whole keyboard and by the time I ship it there and back it's $175.

What are my options? If you ever popped a key off there is another tiny white piece underneath that's delicate. I was nervous about trying to take that off for fear I'd snap it and be without a letter. :)

I have never spilled any liquid on the keyboard and generally keep it clean.

[Sibley]

As an interim measure, plug a keyboard into the laptop and use that instead. Yes, that limits you in terms of positioning. But it keeps you functional while you prepare to deep clean the keyboard.

https://www.ifixit.com/News/11585/how-to-clean-your-laptop-keyboard-fix-sticky-keys
^ that may help.

[HipGnosis]

Try; https://www.wikihow.com/Repair-Dell-Laptop-Keyboard-Keys

[Experimental_FIRE]

Thank you both! It's acting up again now :(

[draco44]

Good luck to you! If you need to replace any individual keys, here's another Dell page that includes repair instructions but also what appears to be a computer model-specific search tool for finding replacement parts: https://www.dell.com/community/Laptops-Wiki/Laptop-key-install-keyboard-replacement/ta-p/5190158