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Thanks my key literally popped out. Your video helped so much. I am only 10 but I was able to fix it under a minute by your video. I just got saved from my mom's scolding. Hehe 😅😅
My shift key was giving me grief. Followed this video, cleaned it out a bit, did a bit of bending and realignment, and now it's working more or less perfectly. Thanks
Thanks a ton ...the service center said 5000 INR since they can't just fix one key...your solution was the best ... can't thank you enough, you saved me 😭thank you so much 💗nice tutorial, all the time I was so nervous I might break it although somehow I trusted you but was not sure if I could pull off😁, it took a while and panickly did it patiently lol 2hrs down I fixed 2 of my keys.
In the morning I dropped a little bit of chaï on my laptop keyboard (it was really not a lot) but the keyboards were a little sticky, your tutorial helps a lot so thank you so much ! I just did the space bar and it's awesome !
Thank you so much for the Video. The technician told me that it would take 2000 rupees to change the entire keyboard which is just because the spacebar button was not working but tried to fix it with your video and it helped Thanks a lot.
I had the top left part of the space bar sticking up and it wouldn’t register light taps by my left thumb. This video helped me fix my problem. Thanks!
I spilled coffee all over my laptop today #collegelife and thanks to you I have been able to clean it up and mitigate damage. Thank you! I took up like 30 keys big and small. Life is good!
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I thought of opening my space key to clean it since it was a bit sticky. Read somewhere that you just have to pry it open with a screwdriver. Turns out I pried open the plastic thingy too and heard a snap. The space key was now tiled at 40° not opening not closing. I watched your video, and found out the flimsy bit of plastic hadn't broken, and in a few minutes I was saved from a trip to the computer store. Going to turn my laptop back on and hopefully the key at least works and doesn't stick.
Thank you for the awesome video! :) In my case, my Dell inspiron laptop (newer model ) has the retainer clip attached underneath the ctrl key. After reattaching the ctrl key, it snapped back in (as far as I can tell) and I'm pretty sure it won't come off, however the key sort of dangles and is not completely snapped back in like how it originally was...do you know why this could be? Thank you!
If your Key Cap is not clicking down in place correctly, it is most likely due to the Retainer Clip not being properly installed or damaged. Remove the Cap and inspect for damage or that its not laying down flush and properly snapped in itself. Compare to another Clip if needed by removing another Cap.
@@PC_Monkey Hello again I was wondering if you could help me please. I spilled a half glass of port which is a very sweet wine on the keyboard of my dell lap top and wiped it off very quickly. Yesterday 3 days after the event i took the keys off like your video showed me and cleaned the inside of the keys because the computer just would not work. The battery will not work now and through the mains lead i can boot up the computer and can just about access stored info and use you tube but the keys just will no longer work. I suspect i may have terminally affected the computer can you suggest anything that may help? Thank you
@@ricdavid7476 Yes, spilling liquid on a computer can, in most cases, damage multiple components. Least of all the motherboard :( You said the computer will not work and the battery will not work. Are there any signs of life at all when you try to turn it on? Lights? Fan, Motherboard, or Hard Drive sounds? Anything seen on the screen?
@@PC_Monkey Hi thanks for replying. I am not sure what the motherboard is. i just tried to take the back off the computer took all the screws off but could not open the back up. The computer wont let me sign in with the pin number just the fingerprint. The buttons on the keyboard seem completely unusable . When i type nothing appears on the screen at all. There is zero battery and zero fan that i can hear. It seems like something has got corrupted or maybe shorted out. I am pretty much resigned to having to get another computer. If that is the case are there any parts on the computer that could be sold as spares? It is a 6 year old Dell Inspiron i5 5000 8th generation ? it is an expensive lesson about not getting smashed near the computer.
@@ricdavid7476 true lol. You would have to look up each part on sites like Ebay, Amazon, etc and see if its worth selling. Usually some parts like the motherboard, CPU (if its detachable) and some others can be worth selling. However if the computer is unusable, you cant really test if the parts are good or not so may run into trouble selling them if the buyer cant get them to work
Thanks for the tips, spilled some soda across my keyboard, had to remove most of my keys, but the space bar wasn’t fun.the tutorial worked but my space bar bent
@@SandravsSlots If the key is broken, you will have to replace it. I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.replacementlaptopkeys.com. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.
there are these 2 plastic clips on the side of each of my keys I suppose holding them into the frame? I cant seem to get the key cap off without breaking these clips. If this helps, my model is a dell latitude 3120. I hope you can help😄
Are you referring to the hinge clips? If not, can you post a video to your channel? Message me back here when you do. I can then view and advise further :)
@@PC_Monkey I don't believe those are hinge clips but I now know how to get them out somewhat carefully by testing on an old broken laptop. However, I don't feel like I should take this shift key off as it may snap and this laptop is a rental. I am unsure of what may be causing the problem underneath the key but it has to be a hardware issue because I have tried all the software fixes to fix my left shift. I have noticed on my laptops that after about a year of owning them the keys start to not respond and then start working by themselves. The same thing has happened on this laptop and on my old laptop when i pulled the troublesome key apart and put it back together it did not fix the issue that has happened to just my left shift key after I pressed down on many keys at the same time on the left side of my keyboard. Hope you can help :) (sorry for writing such a long paragraph😅)
There isn't really a good way to reattach those. They are not meant to be replaced. Best advice is try to use a small amount of glue. If that does not work, you may have to replace the keyboard.
your video help a lot with my company's Dell Latitude 7400. Problem is..the individual key is not protruding like the others. it stays flat. i tried twice to reinstall it but it stays that way and i dont want to risk it further. any idea?
Either the rubber spring has been damaged and isnt pushing the key back up or, more likely, the retainer clip is not installed correctly and isnt opening correctly to allow the key to pop back up
The small plastic pieces on mine are broken down into 3 pieces instead of being a single 1. It wouldn't lock into place at all... What I did was glue them together in the right order and it works now but it's a bit too loose for comfort. It's a temporary fix for sure. Is there anything I can do to fix it properly or do I just need to search for parts? 💀
They are all different. Odds that you have the exact same one are low. What are you looking for? You can see them taken apart in this updated video: th-cam.com/video/P_U_VzVxgK4/w-d-xo.html
My spacebar only works if I press on the middle part. When I press on either the left or right part, they feel like they're sunken and I hear no click. I just bought this keyboard too.. What do you think is the problem?
If the keys dont 'feel' right on the sides, they are most likely not installed properly / have become lose. I would disassemble, inspect for damage, and if none is found, try to reassemble
Hi there! I've been facing out this kind of little issue. my laptop is a 'quite typing sound', but somehow i found my space key's giving me a little squeaky sound when i gently touched it (not if i did a quick typing ofc). will doing this gonna fix the problem or is it normal? it's a common button and quite large, that's why i thought it was a little weird. Thanks !
My shift key-Latitude e6430-does not have the stabilizer bar that the space key has in your video? It didn't just vanish? Can't find a video on just the shift key for this laptop?
Not all keys will have the same parts that other models have. Yours may not. Unfortunately, I dont have that exact same model on hand. Are there any other keys the same size as that one on your keyboard? If so, you can remove the key cap only to see whats under.
I have a Dell laptop, it's touchscreen too this semester some letters suddenly stopped working. I've been using touchscreen then the screen began jumping by pressing the space bar it would stop jumping now it is continuously jumping. What you think might be the issue?
@@creampuffy6966 This video is a tutorial on how to replace a key. If your keys are not working but are not mechanically broken, troubleshoot them as seen here; th-cam.com/video/wqrchfpdJ_w/w-d-xo.html.
Hi, my new laptop DELL Inspirion 7590 num enter key is not giving good feedback while clicking (the key is not going down completely evenly when pressed normally).. seems like there is some obstruction(like dust particle).... should i consult a laptop repair centre or should i just sort this out myself (like how you did)? please help me.
Then you may want to take it up and see if something needs to be cleaned. For the normal sized keys, refer to this video; th-cam.com/video/a7zAbdVs12s/w-d-xo.html
Hey man, could you do one on the space bar on the XPS 13 2019. Wondering how to fix defected space bar, where it is less responsive on one side (the space bar is slightly curved downwards for some reason)
umm if you're still responding to this, my popped off dell laptop shift key doesn't have any support bars and the plastic retainer clips are attached to the key and not to the laptop. I cant pop it in and the tutorial you've given is a bit different from my keys
Because the key can usually not be installed while the hinge clip is attached to the key cap, they will need to be separated as seen here, using a small flat pry tool. Also, not all models are the same. If you dont see any metal bars on your key its because that model does not use them or someone else has attempted a repair at some point and failed to put them back.
@@PC_Monkey thank you! I thought that the key cap being attached to the clip must be something completely different in my model so I was too scared to separate those 2 parts but now that I did, it was easier to pop the key back in
How do I fix both shift keys not working? I tried uninstalling the drivers and all, but it doesn't help. As a temporary solution, I remapped my Caps lock key into a Shift key.
Dell Inspiron has many different models. All their keyboards are different. So no, not all Inspiron keyboards will work with your Vostro 5568. The odds that any will work are very low
For some reason after replacing 3 other keys fine, my enter key now sticks down despite having all the parts replaced and nothing obviously wrong. Every encountered this before? The unfortunate thing is I think somehow the contact itself also got messed up simultaneously and even when i press the key down without the keycap on it acts like the key is stuck down, and absolutely noone online has written about repair of the actual contact itself. I still feel though that fixing the seemingly unrelated issue with the key sticking down may do the trick
If your Key Cap is not clicking down in place correctly, it is most likely due to the Retainer Clip not being properly installed or damaged. Remove the Cap and inspect for damage or that its not laying down flush and properly snapped in itself. Compare to another Clip if needed by removing another Cap.
Is there any trick to doing the caps lock key on an e7270? The metal bar is hooked sort of like the space bar and so far I can't get it to re-assemble.
The metal bars usually follow a couple clips on the underneath of the key cap. Both the ends of the bars usually slide into metal fittings on the keyboard. If you like, partially disassemble another key on the board the same size to compare.
I think I messed up, for some reason space key doesnt return to it's original position and stays down, I think there's something wrong with the left retainer clip, but when I checked it, it seems identical and unbroken to the one on the right side.
If your Key Cap is not clicking down in place correctly, it is most likely due to the Retainer Clip not being properly installed or damaged. Remove the Cap and inspect for damage or that its not laying down flush and properly snapped in itself. Compare to another Clip if needed by removing another Cap.
i broke the switch underneath the one that breaks easily... spacebar still works, it just rocks back and forth if i dont press it in the middle or a little on the side
Are you asking for help finding a replacement key? I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.replacementlaptopkeys.com. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.
@@PC_Monkey its the white plastic underneath the broke the ones you said breaks easily XD the keyabord works fine but i'll try to find a key through the website you linked if they come with the white plastics because thats the only thing i need (i have a Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7)
If you lose the little bouncy bit, do you have to order another one or is there something else you can do? Edit: I did find it, but I’m not sure how to reattach it, I doubt I can just glue it on, but I’m not sure what else to do
There isnt really a good way to reattach those. They are not meant to be replaced. Best advice is try to use a small amount of glue. If that does not work, you may have to replace the keyboard.
it didn't work for me. as you can see, my shift key isn't working. i popped it off to clean a spill, and when i put it back on the key lays flat and hugs the keyboard. Should the metal stabilizer bar be under the retainer clip? one of the retainer clips is not as free-moving as the other - could this be the problem? thanks!!
If your Key Cap is not clicking down in place correctly, it is most likely due to the Retainer Clip not being properly installed or damaged. Remove the Cap and inspect for damage or that its not laying down flush and properly snapped in itself. Compare to another Clip if needed by removing another Cap.
@@PC_Monkey The retainer clip on the right is moving freely. The one on the left, not so much. But the entire key feels like its semi-glued to the surface! I've tried to free up the clip. Maybe there's gunk under there.
If your Key Cap is not clicking down in place correctly, it is most likely due to the Retainer Clip not being properly installed or damaged. Remove the Cap and inspect for damage or that its not laying down flush and properly snapped in itself. Compare to another Clip if needed by removing another Cap.
I would disassemble as seen here, and inspect for damage or for the need to be cleaned. If no damage and after cleaning, I would reassemble. If still not working, its most likely damaged or not installed correctly. You may need to replace it if it cannot be installed correctly.
okay so I took out the retainer and the keycap of my left ctrl key and it looks nothing like any tutorial on yt. Can you help me I can't get it back in
@@PC_Monkey it's the dell Latitude E5470. It has these hinges and all but they're arranged differently (and in a way that I can't compare them to the video). Anyways I managed to puzzle it together in a way that makes sense and now the button is just depressed all the time.
@@lreismann9180 If your Key Cap is not clicking down in place correctly, it is most likely due to the Retainer Clip not being properly installed or damaged. Remove the Cap and inspect for damage or that its not laying down flush and properly snapped in itself. Compare to another Clip if needed by removing another Cap.
Next thing to look up: how to replace a broken space bar. The whole button broke even though I was being very careful. And the part that holds the metal handles on the back of the space bar is very tiny and easy to break, long story short - FML
Check out the FAQ's on my videos next time! Could help you get an answer faster :) I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.replacementlaptopkeys.com. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.
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I'm trying to move the easier hardware stuff there so that I can focus on the more in depth troubleshooting and diagnostic videos here :)
Thanks my key literally popped out. Your video helped so much. I am only 10 but I was able to fix it under a minute by your video. I just got saved from my mom's scolding. Hehe 😅😅
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My shift key was giving me grief. Followed this video, cleaned it out a bit, did a bit of bending and realignment, and now it's working more or less perfectly. Thanks
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Thanks a ton ...the service center said 5000 INR since they can't just fix one key...your solution was the best ... can't thank you enough, you saved me 😭thank you so much 💗nice tutorial, all the time I was so nervous I might break it although somehow I trusted you but was not sure if I could pull off😁, it took a while and panickly did it patiently lol 2hrs down I fixed 2 of my keys.
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Thank you! Because of your video I was able to fix my My Backspace key. I have to treat it gently now.
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@@PC_Monkey I try to help always too. *Cheers brother!* Once a Knight . . . always a Knight!
In the morning I dropped a little bit of chaï on my laptop keyboard (it was really not a lot) but the keyboards were a little sticky, your tutorial helps a lot so thank you so much ! I just did the space bar and it's awesome !
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Thank you so much for the Video. The technician told me that it would take 2000 rupees to change the entire keyboard which is just because the spacebar button was not working but tried to fix it with your video and it helped Thanks a lot.
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Bro you just saved my space bar key, thank very very much. I was putting the metal lines in the space bar BEFORE putting it in its place :)).
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I had the top left part of the space bar sticking up and it wouldn’t register light taps by my left thumb. This video helped me fix my problem. Thanks!
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thank you! had a problem with the stabilizer bars but now i know
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Thank you, with this I was able to fix mine dell's space key
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I spilled coffee all over my laptop today #collegelife and thanks to you I have been able to clean it up and mitigate damage. Thank you! I took up like 30 keys big and small. Life is good!
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@@PC_Monkey :D
Same Bro
@@cice_cream_1 I'm glad we survived.
Thanks, my cat had janked my backspace key off while i chased him off my laptop, now i don't have to go to the it department in shame lol
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OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH
My laptop's spacebar is not working properly and now it did. All thanks to you. God bless you 💙💙💙💙💙💙
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Thanks man, that applies as well for the Caps Lock key, and it was a true eyesore until I watch this video, thanks once more!
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Excellent video!
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thank you so much for this video!!!
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thank you! i've did that with your support!
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I accidentally pulled my key out and you saved me
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I thought of opening my space key to clean it since it was a bit sticky. Read somewhere that you just have to pry it open with a screwdriver. Turns out I pried open the plastic thingy too and heard a snap. The space key was now tiled at 40° not opening not closing. I watched your video, and found out the flimsy bit of plastic hadn't broken, and in a few minutes I was saved from a trip to the computer store. Going to turn my laptop back on and hopefully the key at least works and doesn't stick.
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Just fixed my broken spacebar, you rock! Thanks!!
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THANK YOU, just fixedd my dell spacebar, love you!!!
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Thank you for the awesome video! :) In my case, my Dell inspiron laptop (newer model ) has the retainer clip attached underneath the ctrl key. After reattaching the ctrl key, it snapped back in (as far as I can tell) and I'm pretty sure it won't come off, however the key sort of dangles and is not completely snapped back in like how it originally was...do you know why this could be? Thank you!
If your Key Cap is not clicking down in place correctly, it is most likely due to the Retainer Clip not being properly installed or damaged. Remove the Cap and inspect for damage or that its not laying down flush and properly snapped in itself. Compare to another Clip if needed by removing another Cap.
great videos thanks and hello from london uk
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@@PC_Monkey Hello again I was wondering if you could help me please. I spilled a half glass of port which is a very sweet wine on the keyboard of my dell lap top and wiped it off very quickly. Yesterday 3 days after the event i took the keys off like your video showed me and cleaned the inside of the keys because the computer just would not work. The battery will not work now and through the mains lead i can boot up the computer and can just about access stored info and use you tube but the keys just will no longer work. I suspect i may have terminally affected the computer can you suggest anything that may help? Thank you
@@ricdavid7476 Yes, spilling liquid on a computer can, in most cases, damage multiple components. Least of all the motherboard :( You said the computer will not work and the battery will not work. Are there any signs of life at all when you try to turn it on? Lights? Fan, Motherboard, or Hard Drive sounds? Anything seen on the screen?
@@PC_Monkey Hi thanks for replying. I am not sure what the motherboard is. i just tried to take the back off the computer took all the screws off but could not open the back up.
The computer wont let me sign in with the pin number just the fingerprint. The buttons on the keyboard seem completely unusable . When i type nothing appears on the screen at all. There is zero battery and zero fan that i can hear. It seems like something has got corrupted or maybe shorted out. I am pretty much resigned to having to get another computer. If that is the case are there any parts on the computer that could be sold as spares? It is a 6 year old Dell Inspiron i5 5000 8th generation ?
it is an expensive lesson about not getting smashed near the computer.
@@ricdavid7476 true lol. You would have to look up each part on sites like Ebay, Amazon, etc and see if its worth selling. Usually some parts like the motherboard, CPU (if its detachable) and some others can be worth selling. However if the computer is unusable, you cant really test if the parts are good or not so may run into trouble selling them if the buyer cant get them to work
Just to let you know you saved another person's life! Thank you!
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I FIXED MY BACKSPACE AND NOW I NEED TO FIX MY SPACEBAR THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!!!!
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Great video and wonderful explanation. It worked perfectly. Thanks!
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I'm never messing with it again.
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deserves the world
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It Worked. Thanks 🙏
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Thanks dude, best part was seeing the way your fingers snap the space bar in place. I kept messing up going top to bottom
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Thanks man...I fixed one key..with help of your video
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Thank you so much! I just fixed my spacebar :)
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Thanks this video saved me
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Thanks a ton… through your tube I was saved my money… Great Job…
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Thanks for the tips, spilled some soda across my keyboard, had to remove most of my keys, but the space bar wasn’t fun.the tutorial worked but my space bar bent
Ya, keys are very poorly made :(
Thanks so much. I wasted a while cup of syrup in my keyboard and had to manually remove about 17 keys. This was super helpful!!!
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Thank you you save my life
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THANK YOU SO MUCH ! NOW MY CAPSLOCK KEY ISN'T LOOSE !
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OMG U SAVED ME SO MUCH IM ONLY 11 BUT SAVED ME FROM GETTING SCOLDED BY MY OLDER BROTHER LOL
Only 11 and already fixing your own computers ?!?!?! Well done :)
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Excellent video. Helped me remove my space bar to clean sticky substance with confidence...
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holy crap thank you so much i did a thing and when putting it back my spacebar was wobbly i just fixed it now and its perfect :D
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how did you fix the wobblliness
THANK YOU!! you are a life saver, have a lovely day!
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My tab key isn't working, so I'm going to try and fix it myself. Thanks for the info!
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@@PC_Monkey it's still stuck.
@@SandravsSlots If the key is broken, you will have to replace it. I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.replacementlaptopkeys.com. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.
Thank you. You did not tell why the space bar is not working? What was wrong and how was it corrected.
This is a video tutorial on how to replace a key if its physically damaged and needs to be replaced. I dont understand your question.
BES VIDEO ON the platform
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You lifesaver! Thank you!!!...
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Thank you very much for sharing. It helps me to fix my laptop issue.
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Thanks a bunch!.....for some reason some of my keys werent working till i simply removed and put back the space bar
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Thanks mate!
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there are these 2 plastic clips on the side of each of my keys I suppose holding them into the frame? I cant seem to get the key cap off without breaking these clips. If this helps, my model is a dell latitude 3120. I hope you can help😄
Are you referring to the hinge clips? If not, can you post a video to your channel? Message me back here when you do. I can then view and advise further :)
@@PC_Monkey I don't believe those are hinge clips but I now know how to get them out somewhat carefully by testing on an old broken laptop. However, I don't feel like I should take this shift key off as it may snap and this laptop is a rental. I am unsure of what may be causing the problem underneath the key but it has to be a hardware issue because I have tried all the software fixes to fix my left shift. I have noticed on my laptops that after about a year of owning them the keys start to not respond and then start working by themselves. The same thing has happened on this laptop and on my old laptop when i pulled the troublesome key apart and put it back together it did not fix the issue that has happened to just my left shift key after I pressed down on many keys at the same time on the left side of my keyboard. Hope you can help :)
(sorry for writing such a long paragraph😅)
@@smallercactus9116 Yes, if your computer is a rental, I would not risk breaking it with a new DIY repair. Keys are sooooo easy to break :(
i have the same pc
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thank you very much it's works greatly
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Hi, the little silicone button in the middle of the space key is broken. Do you please know some good way on how to fix this? Thank you very much🙏🏼
There isn't really a good way to reattach those. They are not meant to be replaced. Best advice is try to use a small amount of glue. If that does not work, you may have to replace the keyboard.
Thank you! Helped!
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your video help a lot with my company's Dell Latitude 7400. Problem is..the individual key is not protruding like the others. it stays flat. i tried twice to reinstall it but it stays that way and i dont want to risk it further. any idea?
Either the rubber spring has been damaged and isnt pushing the key back up or, more likely, the retainer clip is not installed correctly and isnt opening correctly to allow the key to pop back up
PC Monkey tq for the quick reply and explanation. That look like my case here i guess. Tq !!
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tysm u dont know how muchthis means
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The small plastic pieces on mine are broken down into 3 pieces instead of being a single 1. It wouldn't lock into place at all... What I did was glue them together in the right order and it works now but it's a bit too loose for comfort. It's a temporary fix for sure. Is there anything I can do to fix it properly or do I just need to search for parts? 💀
Sounds like you need a replacement at this point :( Would you like help finding a replacement key or keyboard?
Do you have a better image of what the retainer clip is supposed to look like
They are all different. Odds that you have the exact same one are low. What are you looking for? You can see them taken apart in this updated video: th-cam.com/video/P_U_VzVxgK4/w-d-xo.html
Thanks you saved my tab key
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*Cheers mate!*
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My spacebar only works if I press on the middle part. When I press on either the left or right part, they feel like they're sunken
and I hear no click. I just bought this keyboard too.. What do you think is the problem?
If the keys dont 'feel' right on the sides, they are most likely not installed properly / have become lose. I would disassemble, inspect for damage, and if none is found, try to reassemble
Hi there! I've been facing out this kind of little issue. my laptop is a 'quite typing sound', but somehow i found my space key's giving me a little squeaky sound when i gently touched it (not if i did a quick typing ofc). will doing this gonna fix the problem or is it normal? it's a common button and quite large, that's why i thought it was a little weird. Thanks !
Sounds like it could be a mechanical issue. I would remove it, clean it out, and install again. See if that stops
Ty!
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Hi, do you have a video to replace a keyboard on a Dell latitude 5530?
No I dont. But I found this on TH-cam that I hope helps :) th-cam.com/video/eXSRjoIuU7g/w-d-xo.html
thanks so much!!!! you fixed my day :)
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I JUST DID MY FIRST COMPUTER REPAIR
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Same
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My shift key-Latitude e6430-does not have the stabilizer bar that the space key has in your video? It didn't just vanish? Can't find a video on just the shift key for this laptop?
Not all keys will have the same parts that other models have. Yours may not. Unfortunately, I dont have that exact same model on hand. Are there any other keys the same size as that one on your keyboard? If so, you can remove the key cap only to see whats under.
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I have a Dell laptop, it's touchscreen too this semester some letters suddenly stopped working. I've been using touchscreen then the screen began jumping by pressing the space bar it would stop jumping now it is continuously jumping. What you think might be the issue?
Does the key feel like there is something physically wrong with it or does it feel like its physically working fine?
@@PC_Monkey it feels fine it's just nothing is showing up
@@creampuffy6966 This video is a tutorial on how to replace a key. If your keys are not working but are not mechanically broken, troubleshoot them as seen here; th-cam.com/video/wqrchfpdJ_w/w-d-xo.html.
Hi,
my new laptop DELL Inspirion 7590 num enter key is not giving good feedback while clicking (the key is not going down completely evenly when pressed normally).. seems like there is some obstruction(like dust particle)....
should i consult a laptop repair centre or should i just sort this out myself (like how you did)?
please help me.
Then you may want to take it up and see if something needs to be cleaned. For the normal sized keys, refer to this video; th-cam.com/video/a7zAbdVs12s/w-d-xo.html
Hey man, could you do one on the space bar on the XPS 13 2019. Wondering how to fix defected space bar, where it is less responsive on one side (the space bar is slightly curved downwards for some reason)
Most likely, something is jammed or damaged. I dont have an XPS 13 on me right now :( But this video will be very similar to yours.
My space bar key doesn't always work. I think it got some oil down in it. If I want to get in there and clean it is the process the same?
Yes :)
Thanks!!
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what is that tool that u are using called?
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umm if you're still responding to this, my popped off dell laptop shift key doesn't have any support bars and the plastic retainer clips are attached to the key and not to the laptop. I cant pop it in and the tutorial you've given is a bit different from my keys
Because the key can usually not be installed while the hinge clip is attached to the key cap, they will need to be separated as seen here, using a small flat pry tool. Also, not all models are the same. If you dont see any metal bars on your key its because that model does not use them or someone else has attempted a repair at some point and failed to put them back.
@@PC_Monkey thank you! I thought that the key cap being attached to the clip must be something completely different in my model so I was too scared to separate those 2 parts but now that I did, it was easier to pop the key back in
@@PC_Monkey the shift key seems to be more prone to popping out
How do I fix both shift keys not working? I tried uninstalling the drivers and all, but it doesn't help.
As a temporary solution, I remapped my Caps lock key into a Shift key.
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thank goodness oiling we
@@PC_Monkey The holes that the metal bars enters into it are broken any soluvtion?
@@ma7moudsherief751 If the holes are broken then you would have to replace the keyboard.
@@PC_Monkey Thank for your help sir
but if there is no chance to replace the space only so is there any spare parts to compac laptop version 2009
Will a Dell Inspiron keyboard work on a Dell Vostro 5568?
Dell Inspiron has many different models. All their keyboards are different. So no, not all Inspiron keyboards will work with your Vostro 5568. The odds that any will work are very low
For some reason after replacing 3 other keys fine, my enter key now sticks down despite having all the parts replaced and nothing obviously wrong. Every encountered this before?
The unfortunate thing is I think somehow the contact itself also got messed up simultaneously and even when i press the key down without the keycap on it acts like the key is stuck down, and absolutely noone online has written about repair of the actual contact itself. I still feel though that fixing the seemingly unrelated issue with the key sticking down may do the trick
If your Key Cap is not clicking down in place correctly, it is most likely due to the Retainer Clip not being properly installed or damaged. Remove the Cap and inspect for damage or that its not laying down flush and properly snapped in itself. Compare to another Clip if needed by removing another Cap.
I had only one stabilizer bar on my enter key, for a Dell Latitude E5430, is that normal or am I missing one?
All models can be a bit different. Yours may only have one :)
Is there any trick to doing the caps lock key on an e7270? The metal bar is hooked sort of like the space bar and so far I can't get it to re-assemble.
The metal bars usually follow a couple clips on the underneath of the key cap. Both the ends of the bars usually slide into metal fittings on the keyboard. If you like, partially disassemble another key on the board the same size to compare.
@@PC_Monkey thank you, I'm going to try that next!
I think I messed up, for some reason space key doesnt return to it's original position and stays down, I think there's something wrong with the left retainer clip, but when I checked it, it seems identical and unbroken to the one on the right side.
If your Key Cap is not clicking down in place correctly, it is most likely due to the Retainer Clip not being properly installed or damaged. Remove the Cap and inspect for damage or that its not laying down flush and properly snapped in itself. Compare to another Clip if needed by removing another Cap.
i broke the switch underneath the one that breaks easily... spacebar still works, it just rocks back and forth if i dont press it in the middle or a little on the side
Are you asking for help finding a replacement key? I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.replacementlaptopkeys.com. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.
@@PC_Monkey its the white plastic underneath the broke the ones you said breaks easily XD the keyabord works fine but i'll try to find a key through the website you linked if they come with the white plastics because thats the only thing i need (i have a Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7)
If you lose the little bouncy bit, do you have to order another one or is there something else you can do?
Edit: I did find it, but I’m not sure how to reattach it, I doubt I can just glue it on, but I’m not sure what else to do
There isnt really a good way to reattach those. They are not meant to be replaced. Best advice is try to use a small amount of glue. If that does not work, you may have to replace the keyboard.
@@PC_Monkey Thanks
The robber bouncible displaced from its position. How should I stick it to the middle??? Can I use any gum or feviquik???
The only way I have done so is to use some sort of super glue. Its delicate but if you get it right, it should stay in place ok :)
@@PC_Monkey thank you very much.
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it didn't work for me. as you can see, my shift key isn't working. i popped it off to clean a spill, and when i put it back on the key lays flat and hugs the keyboard. Should the metal stabilizer bar be under the retainer clip? one of the retainer clips is not as free-moving as the other - could this be the problem? thanks!!
If your Key Cap is not clicking down in place correctly, it is most likely due to the Retainer Clip not being properly installed or damaged. Remove the Cap and inspect for damage or that its not laying down flush and properly snapped in itself. Compare to another Clip if needed by removing another Cap.
@@PC_Monkey The retainer clip on the right is moving freely. The one on the left, not so much. But the entire key feels like its semi-glued to the surface! I've tried to free up the clip. Maybe there's gunk under there.
@@PC_Monkey I worked it out. Took a magnifying glass to it and turned it every which way until it was exactly right - and it finally really did work!
@@naomin5284 Nice job !! Keys are a small part of a computer but they can definitely be one of the most frustrating lol
Thank you very much much much mcu==u===
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My space bar on a wired DELL keyboard is wobbly I believe on the of the bars plastic is broken, what should I do?
If your Key Cap is not clicking down in place correctly, it is most likely due to the Retainer Clip not being properly installed or damaged. Remove the Cap and inspect for damage or that its not laying down flush and properly snapped in itself. Compare to another Clip if needed by removing another Cap.
@@PC_Monkey Thank you thats what the issue seems to be!
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My space bar is getting stuck in, doesn’t want to pop back up, any idea?
I would disassemble as seen here, and inspect for damage or for the need to be cleaned. If no damage and after cleaning, I would reassemble. If still not working, its most likely damaged or not installed correctly. You may need to replace it if it cannot be installed correctly.
tysm i was playing a game i was messing around with my enter key and it came off
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okay so I took out the retainer and the keycap of my left ctrl key and it looks nothing like any tutorial on yt. Can you help me I can't get it back in
What brand and model computer do you have? Its not just a Hinge Clip, Key Cap and Rubber Spring? Its different that that?
@@PC_Monkey it's the dell Latitude E5470. It has these hinges and all but they're arranged differently (and in a way that I can't compare them to the video).
Anyways I managed to puzzle it together in a way that makes sense and now the button is just depressed all the time.
@@lreismann9180 If your Key Cap is not clicking down in place correctly, it is most likely due to the Retainer Clip not being properly installed or damaged. Remove the Cap and inspect for damage or that its not laying down flush and properly snapped in itself. Compare to another Clip if needed by removing another Cap.
Next thing to look up: how to replace a broken space bar. The whole button broke even though I was being very careful. And the part that holds the metal handles on the back of the space bar is very tiny and easy to break, long story short - FML
I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.laptopkeys.com/
Where can i buy ne keycaps If it broke ?
Check out the FAQ's on my videos next time! Could help you get an answer faster :)
I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.replacementlaptopkeys.com. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.
what about the xps 13 2020 model.
it should be the same across all dell models