How To Fix Replace Small Keyboard Key - Lenovo Ideapad
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- Use this video to help you replace and install an individual key for a Lenovo Ideapad laptop computer. Be careful of the Retainer Clip so as not to break them. They can be difficult to find for sale. If needed, consider purchasing a keyboard and taking keys off as needed. If you need to see how to replace a larger key, refer to this video; • How To Fix Replace Lar... . Check out the FAQ's and Related Links below for more helpful info !!
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FAQ's:
Q: My Key Cap will not click down in place correctly. Whats wrong?
A: If the key assembly is not installing correctly, its either due to a component being damaged and needing to be replaced or a component not being orientated correctly. I would disassemble the key as seen here in this video and inspect for damage. If there is no damage, install the key. If there is damage, replace the key. Would you like help locating a key? If so, what is the brand and model for your computer?
Q: The Retainer Clip is not staying down on the Keyboard.
A: If the Retainer Clip is not fitting into place, there are a few possible reasons. The Retainer Clip could be damaged and not able to fit in correctly. The Retainer Clip may not be assembled correctly or not orientated correctly. Or the the metal pins on the Keyboard are damaged or bent out of place and not able to fasten the Retainer Clip down properly.
Q: Where can I purchase replacement keys?
A: If any components are broken, you may have to replace them. 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.
Q: I have a Key or Keys that are not working. Will this fix them?
A: 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; • How To Fix Troubleshoo... .
Q: The hinge clip came apart into two pieces. How can I reassemble?
A: Unfortunately they do come apart sometimes :( You can see how to put them back together in the last half of this video: • How To Fix Dell Laptop...
Q: The rubber spring came off. How do I reattach it?
A: There isnt really a good way to reattach the Rubber Springs. 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.
Q: The Hinge Clip came off with the Key Cap. What do I do?
A: Because they key can usually not be reinstalled with the Retainer Clip and the Key Cap still attached to each other, you would have to separate them as seen here, using a small flat pry tool.
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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 :)
I had the Q key stop working during the middle of a 48 hour game jam (48 hours to make a video game), Took it off to try and fix it, but because of the time stress I had to just put it off. Now that its over, I googled, found this video and in seconds everything is perfect! Thank you
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Thank you. My kid broke her laptop key and this video helped me to carefully put it back in place. It's working like a charm now.
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This totally helped! I spilt a drink on my keyboard, and I only wanted to know what not to break. I successfully cleaned it out, and learned a bunch of new things about keyboards!
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do you mind me asking what you used to clean the keyboard?
@@soul8118 I just used a dry wipe, then rubbing alcohol.
Thank you so, so, so much for this. Before I found your video, I managed to get the keys off I was trying to swap, but separated the two pieces of the retaining clips in the process. After a lot of frustration and swearing, I watched your video and it helped get it all put back together. Getting the retainers put back together was the hardest part, but once I saw how it all snapped back together it was easy. Thanks!
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You, sir, are a lifesaver. As with a lot of people, money is pretty tight, so I can't just buy a new keyboard...not to mention you say that doing that weakens the computer. Luckily, the little plastic tabs on the white thing weren't broken, so I could put it back together....after a while. I was born with tremors so doing little handiwork like this is really difficult for me. But...I managed to get my key back on.
The whole mess started because I accidentally got...something in the cracks of the key. So, I pried it off...and thought I broke it. Luckily, your video saved me a lot of trouble. Thanks for the video.
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Thank you so much!!!!! I am a mom and my teen son told me he had a dead key, fixed it and it worked. Did as you said. Saved me from paying someone else to do an easy job!
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oh how the tables have turned !!
Insane how millennials have to fix the tech for both boomers and zoomers
I cleaned my lower direction key (it had been constantly pressing itself) although I used a kitchen knife, I was still able to get the dirt out. Thank you for the guidance! keep making more videos
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You literally just saved my life❤️ I was struggling for 2hrs straight trying to put that dang key back on
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Thank you man! I was searching for it and kind of depressed because I thought that the laptop keycaps are not removable and I need to see some technic service just to fix 1 key that isn't working properly! You made my day.
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Great video! Concise & to the point 👍I was afraid I'd snap the plastic thing you mentioned, but I didn't. However, I broke a plastic hook that's part of the key lol I'm glad I was able to fix this myself.
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Thank you so much. That was someone else's computer I messed with.
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thank you. i just broke my keycap
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@@PC_Monkey im pretty sure i was being sarcastic
@@tocracked2373 ya i know lol
Ok I came to this video because my tab, shift, capslock, and volume down and d key all dont work or occasionally dont work
@@tocracked2373 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.
Thanks I popped a key off and all 3 pieces came apart, your explainer just saved me!
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I broke one of the plastic things and the key is slightly leaning forwards now. But from all the keys I removed and clean, only one mistake was actually pretty good for a first time! So satisfying to clean the keyboard btw, do recommend :)
Well done !! Keys are def one of the more frustrating parts of a computer lol
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@@PC_Monkeylol yes that’s why a Laser touch keyboards are pretty neat, or the roll- out mats not dumb snaps to worry about.
YOU, are a life saver, I'm 10 and my cat to off a key and i figured it out when watching this video THANK YOU SO MUCH
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thank you so much big man. literal life saver, i hope both sides of your pillow are cold
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lmaoooooo
The physical actions of pushing the metal clips into the tabs was not shown very well but we could sort of imagine what you were doing based on the explanation so it still helped. In the future you may want to put the viewers need to learn slightly above your physical comfort while taking the action. I just don't know how else to say it without sounding rude. Really appreciate the video.
Every keyboard is different and every hinge clip is different. Im my opinion, very little can be gained from seeing the exact way im doing it. Relying on doing it the exact same as me would be a hinderance rather than a help. The explanation is better as viewers can apply it to their specific key as it wont look exactly like mine. Thanks though :)
thank you for sharing this! i just thought i broke my one of my keys, but your video made it super easy to fix.
Thank you sir for the knowledge passed. There was a tiny particle stuck in my f3 key, so I removed the key thinking it would be easy to put back like my previous dell laptop. I started panicking when I was unable to fix it back, then I decided to TH-cam it and your video came up. Thanks
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Thank you so much! I had grit under one of my keys (turned out to be a bit of mechanical pencil lead) that was making it feel weird and not always register, got it out, this is such a relief. When I popped it out, the inner part of the retainer clip came with the keycap (mine is shaped as bit different and i didn't know where the edge was to hold it down) and I screamed at each click, I fully thought I'd broken it but I popped them back together and everything is fine :) It probably would've been funny to watch :P
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Very helpful! My son dropped his Chromebook and lost 2 keys. I had no idea how to put on the replacements that I ordered. Thanks. It was a lot easier than I expected.
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Bro Love You ❤ U just saved my life Thank you so much. Guys literally my hands were shaking while doing this as it was the btn I use the most (The 'v' letter key). U r just amazing subbed...
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Thank you so much, just managed to put a key back in without breaking anything. Very helpful!
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This works for my hp laptop too.... Thank you sir for this knowledge!!
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keyboard key 4 one of the big clips unclipped by itself and the key got stuck , I open and one of the clips side wasn't on the hinges but when trying to put it on it doesn't fit. The top hinge is bigger than the lower.
I got it in with a paper clip
used a paper clip to press down the edges, was easier than fingers.
Still the issue that number 4 is pushed down /....
Even tho wasn't exactly what I needed the up close camera place did the trick thanks for the help
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Thanks so much for your video. You explain things clearly it makes sense now. My shift key cap cracked in half and I superglued it, but it won't fit now. I did figure out how to remove and replace the retainer clip. I guess I need to buy a new cap because mine is not fitting back after the superglue job.
Ya, those keys are very touchy. Very tightly fitted with no room for error. The key cap may just no longer be able to fit back :(
hey from where did u got the retainer clip
Thabk you so much! I thought my key was bent permanently but it was just a bit stuck, lifesaver!
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EXACTYL WHAT I NEEDED thankyou so much !
I was finally able to fix my ? mark key
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@@PC_Monkey what if i broke the white thingy?
I put off trying to fix a key that annoyed me for two years, and I likely would have struggled with it further was it not for this video. I first bought the wrong key replacement because there are so many Lenovo devices with similar model numbers and names. Luckily this was a cheap mistake, and the second time I bought the right replacement and was able to get it installed in about five minutes. So it can be done. Thanks again.
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I got pissed off at trying to put back the rightmost side + key, I just effin smashed that laptop into the floor and made an insurance claim.
My cat pulled off my "n" key earlier today and I have a paper due tomorrow, you really saved me.
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@@PC_Monkey Thanks. I turned it in a few hours ago and think I did pretty well.
Thank you so much my zzzzz key has been bothering me for a while now, and now its fixed!
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Bruh same problem, tho I didn't fix yet, I really hope it will work
Thank god you exist, you are a lifesaver.
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hey man informative video, my spacebar and P key work but they need to be pressed hard. What do u recommend? thanks in advance
That happens when you don't insert them properly. Take out the key and insert it again.
10/10, it was really hard to type "lenovo ideapad key cap came off" without A. Thank you.
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Oh My God THANK YOU SO MUCH DUDE I WAS PANICKING SO MUCH GOD BLESS U DUDE GOD BLESS YOU
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literally almost cried when my laptop key fell off. thankyou! you're a life saver!!
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Thank you! Thought my Lenovo keys were non-removable.
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Oof
Oh My God, Thank You so much, i almost cried last night thinking that i would have to buy a new computer, this was so helpful to me and it worked like magic. Thank You Very Much!!!
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do you have the issue where u are trying to type only one letter but it makes it double like instead of A , AA? cuz i got the same issue currently and its still not working for me smh
@@omarxwf9412 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.
Thanks, i got one of the keys back in place
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Thank god for this video. I was freaking out because my retainer had one piece connected on to my key that fell off and one that was still on my laptop. This helped me put it back together and I'm so happy I found this. It would be a sin for me to not sub here.
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thanks for the tutorial. a suggestion for future improvements, your camera angle was such that your hand got in the way of what you were doing when you removed the key initially, and also to some extent when removing the white piece beneath. I think you just slipped the screw driver beneath the middle of the key but I can't tell for sure.
Thank you so much! The website I ordered from was very detailed in how to tell which laptop key/clip type you needed to get, but you were on your own for the replacement process, even though they promised video tutorial on every kind of laptop key they sold! Smh
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I accidet removed the white thingy how do I fix them
same
woh my god , this video of 2 years helps!!! My w key feels weird to touch and its stucked but even though im nervous , It really helps thank you so much !
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Like if you broke you're key😭
Thank you! I followed your directions carefully and fixed a key that was not functioning.
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i should have listen first now i broke the white key thing.
same i tried to take out a pencil sharpening from in between and now its broke
wait i actually fixed it
With a bit of patience and looking carefully at your instructions it worked!! Thank you so much!!!
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Legend...worked straight away first time...thank you my " sssssss" key is back baby.......was so small and finiky, not sure i could have worked it out on my own...so great vid and thank you.
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Good video. One comment on this is that there are 4 metal tabs that the plastic scissors clip into. These tabs are not very sturdy and when you try to clip the scissors back in you may flatten one of the tabs. So if the key doesn't snap in, take a close look by zooming in with your phone camera. Often they can be straightened with a sturdy pair of tweezers.
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Ahhhhh thanks mate. Mine was the 2 pieces was separated but I was able to attach them together and bring it back thanks to you. I learned something NEW again yay
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For those who bother to look at the comments, do NOT use a thick screwdriver. You are practically asking for it to break the white retainer.
Good advice !!
Thank you so much! if i didn't see this video i would've cried! tysm good sir!
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so a part of my a key somehow like dug itself in and after watching your video i took it out and put it back in and somehow it works flawlessly now tysm man
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Thank you very much - you are a real live saver!
I couldn't press one of my keys properly anymore. But I also didn't want to break my Notebook Keyboard.
Thanks to your Video I was able to remove the key, clean up and put it back together - as good as new now!
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I wanted to clean my IdeaPad's keyboard, so to follow your instructions, I paused the video where you were popping out the key, put a flat screwdriver (under the scissor mechanism as I had not reached that part of the video), and popped it out, only to find that the scissor mech. had popped out with the key! I tried to stick it back, but it didn't. I started shaking! After searching "How to fix broken keyboard key" finding nothing, I resumed the video, and then you explained how to put the scissor mech. back. Oh it was a relief. Thank you for the video.
Edit 1: Now it comes off easily on tapping hard a few times.
Edit 2: I bent the pins to hold the mechanism more securely. DOSEN'T WORK! 😭 I broke the lower plastic!
Keys are soooo breakable :( I still break one every now and then :(
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 " I still break one every now and then :( " ...was feeling guilty, I feel better now. Thank you for the site, I was able to find my key there! 🙌 Thanks again for your help!
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i broke my w keys' retainer clip so i did surgery and took one out of from the right bracket key, ] , and now my key works like a charm. although now i have a naked key 💀
edit: i forgot to say thank you for this presice breakdown of what not to do, and what to do, you got a sub, a like, and a happy customer C:
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This should be quite helpful as it is very specific for Lenovo Ideapad, which I was searching for. Thanks.
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Thanks a lot.
On my X1 Yoga (2017) all that needed to be done to repair one key was remove one hair, after removing the key cap, according to your screwdriver method. So the tricky (white) part did not even need to be disassembled.
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Thanks this was a great help and it cut cost when it came to my laptop key that just popped out.
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Thank you so much, I just dropped my phone and it took the left arrow key off and this helped so much!
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Thank you so much, i had problems with the d button and now is back to do his business thanks homie.
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Thank you! I had several keys start sticking and it was making it so I couldn't type on here without getting frustrated at it. They're much better now they i can pop them off safely and carefully clean. Thank you!
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THANK YOU SO MUCH OMG, MY L KEY HAD FALLEN APPART WHILE I WAS TRYING TO CLEAN IT AND I USED THIS AS A VISUALE TO PUT THE TWO PLASTIC PEICES BACK TOGETHER AND POP THEM INTO PLACE( they keep slipping but i eventually got it )
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Thank you!!! You just saved me $$ at Micro Center.
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A ton of help! But be careful, I thought I broke my F2 Key but in the end I managed to repair it by removing the pencil tip from the inside.
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thank you. Finally managed to stick the two white parts together with my fat fingers after an hour of trying
They can be such a pain !!
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broke the retainer before i watched this video so in the end i had to sacrifice my tilde key but at least this vid helped me properly transfer it 😭😭 ty!!
i learned 2 lessons today
- how keys fit back into the keyboard
- do not take a key out just if its slightly annoying
@@masadd Keys are sooooo annoying and sooooo breakable :(
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damn the presser was on but that was honestly one of if not the greatest tutorials around, thank you so much. it was very straight foward
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it wasn't perfect but it kinda worked, u earned a new subscriber
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Wow. Thank you so much!!!!
Legion 5 different model. You just mad my day!!!
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Ty so much my dad would be mad if he see it so tysm
Very helpful, had one of the keys pop off on its own, so needed to know if I was putting it back in correctly.
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Thanks i wass looking for tutorial how to get out that white scisiors mechanism. THANKS letter G now works correct!
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Very useful, thank you
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TY I BROKE MY KEY THIS WAS SO HELPFUL
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Was it the caps lock
@@jeffhoop5316 If you need to see how to replace a larger key, refer to this video; th-cam.com/video/3AEuZyVfuuA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for this video! I have successfully cleaned out the gunk beneath my arrow keys that was making them not register, and got them back on without incident. However, you might want to let people know that at least on Lenovo Y700 ideapads, the plastic bits beneath the narrower keys on the right side of the keyboard (the arrow and number pad keys) are mounted sideways compared with the rest of them, and in this case, the screwdriver needs to come in from above or below, rather than from the side.
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Hey, I have an Ideapad, and my A key falls off when I press it near the top of it, and it brings out the white plastic with it too, im not sure if the problem is in the small metal bits that hold the white plastic flaps down?
@@nicklassthr5147 If the Retainer Clip is falling out then its either an issue with the metal keyboard pins being bent out of place, the Retainer Clip being damaged, or the Retainer Clip not being installed properly.
@@PC_Monkey I'm going to take it apart and see if I can find which is the issue. the metal bits seem fine? I'll check them out
@@PC_Monkey How can i tell if its the metal pins that are broken? idk if theyre bent because idk what theyre meant to look like anyway
This was extremely helpful 💪. Worked straight away for me. Thanks for the vid. U just got a like and a subscriber💪
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Actual lifesaver! Thanks man!
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Took a big risk but thisnwas helpful some of my keys are not working but i fix it thanks for this video
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Oh, thank you. That helped. Short and informative, thumbs up.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH! I had trouble with the letter "e" and now it works perfectly again :)
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if your rubber string came off I don't recommend using strong glue since it can make the rubber be hard, I tried super glue now it's a bit harder to press, Also thanks you very much I had 3 keys falling apart every time I press them untill I watched this video.
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My 'R' key was stuck, thanks for the video, now I really can afford to roll 'R's irresistibly !
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THANKS
thats what i get for playing with the num lock..
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Thanks 😊 for the video.It really helps me fixing my laptop button.thank u so much
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Thankyou so much my laptop key board got the same problem that white thing just came off and it was in the key letter L thankyou so much
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@@PC_Monkey thanks
Thanks my evil ass sibling just broke one of the keycaps and becuz of this video i put it back
lol siblings
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This was helpful! Thanks!
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THANK YOU SO MUCH I FIXED MINE B4 GETTING INTO A PANIC ATTACK
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I needed this!!! ThankYou!!!
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Very Helpful!!!!
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Worked on my chromebook. Thanks a lot.
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Thank you! My w key has been acting up, so i tried to remove it to manually repair it
i messed up
edit: nvm i have royally messed up. i accidentally broke apart the 2 plastic pieces
do you know if i can bring them together again?
(for clarification, the 2 individual pieces are fine, they are just not together
You can see how to reassemble the hinge clip at the end of this video: th-cam.com/video/tgymJB-78pk/w-d-xo.html
You are correct , replacing complete keyboard is very risky , it is not replaceable. Better replace faulty keys only is the easy solution. I think inside membarane keyboard usually not prone to failure. Good explanation for that.
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awesome video thanks for the advides, i replaced a broken key on my laptop thank a lot grettings from Mexico
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I have a few key that need a HARD press to get a response. On another reply you wrote "you need clean first" - you have a video on cleaning? I got a Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5-1470 if that matters.
I like to add to your video: clear video quality, very good voice over. Hate those speechless videos with annoying disco music, not here.
Thanks :) Do you press the keys hard because they are resistant to being pressed?
@@PC_Monkey No, no coke or whatever contact. Keys work smooth as usual - they just don't make contact. That is namely A and esc. I need to press harder and often a few times.
@@C00ltronix Sounds like you may need to replace the keyboard. Try the steps here first th-cam.com/video/wqrchfpdJ_w/w-d-xo.html
@@PC_Monkey Would that be the same for Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5-1470
/ 81C9000EUS. Somewhere I read this one has lots of glue and very hard to fix.
@@C00ltronix I have never seen keys held down with any type of glue. Keys and the components under them need to move to work. Glue does not move.
This saved me a ton of trouble!! I thought for sure I was going to need an expert to replace my E key. Thank you so much!!!!
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