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Learning, Sharing, and Teaching => Do it Yourself Discussion! => Topic started by: Experimental_FIRE on February 09, 2023, 07:25:41 PM
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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.
(https://i.imgur.com/filUcc6.jpg)
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.
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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.
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Try; https://www.wikihow.com/Repair-Dell-Laptop-Keyboard-Keys
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Thank you both! It's acting up again now :(
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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