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Thanks a lot!! After struggling for more than an hour, I watched your video and finally understood how to put back a key I'd removed from my work laptop.
FYI for everyone. On the Dell Inspiron 3505's when you put the retaining clip back in you must start at the top to hinge the clip in first and then snap in the bottom. I tried starting from seating the bottom first and then snapping in the top and almost broke the retaining clip on the left side.
I have dell inspiron 3505 , somedays ago my 6 number key stopped working and now some other num keys and windows key is not working , if you have any advice for that i would appreciate it!
Thanks so much for this video. Sorry about this, but the video contrast is a little much on the white parts, that unless your hand is over it a little bit, the (literal) key components can't be seen
Hey so my "W" key is actually pretty loose and it comes out or gets stuck everytime I press it and the "W" key has the clip attached to it any idea on how to fix this?? My laptop is a dell inspiron 3593
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.
Thank you 🙏 for you awesome and detailed video. My Dell G15 “D” key popped off, but in my case the retaining clip was still attached to the key that popped off and not attached to the keyboard as in your video. I didn’t panic but gently disconnected the retaining clip from the D title at the corners like you showed then followed your video to reattach the clip to the keyboard then to reattach the tile to the keyboard and BINGO it worked perfectly. Once again thank you soooooo much for this great video 🎥
Thank you for this video. I had to use tweezers to place it correctly. My cat decided to run across my work laptop and busted two of the keys out. Luckily I was able to fix it. Now I keep my laptop closed.
Today out of nowhere my s key suddenly started becoming lose so I just shut down my laptop and left it there for a few hours and when I came back the s key had just completely become unlose without me touching it at all. When I looked at the s key that white thing came off with it and was stuck with the key so i took it off and tried putting the white thing back in the s key slot but I'm having a lot of difficulty putting it back in as the top 2 hooks won't get in while the bottom 2 do fit in so i'm panicking a bit. My laptop is a Dell Inspiron 3500. If you could please respond asap as i'm sort of panicking right now because i've only has it for 3 months and already having issues. Quick update, either I have a very poorly made laptop or the metal they use to make the hooks is incredibly weak because the top left hook just fell off, I really don't know what to 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.
I have a Dell Inspiron 3505 and I am having the same issue with the S and D key. I've reseated the key by putting the retainer clip on the keyboard first and then the key, and that fails. I've also tried by keeping the retainer clip on the key and then attaching/sliding the retainer clip in place at top, then popping the bottom of it back down. However, once the key is seated when I press the key at the top, the bottom portion of the key/hinge comes right up and the key can be taken off. I cannot see any damage to the hinge, the keycap, or the metal hooks on the keyboard. I've ordered two new keys to replace them and I'm really hoping this will fix the issue. It seems like once the keys come off the first time they will not go back on securely. This should not be the issue at all and they should snap back in place each time if they are properly removed and reattached. In your case Ahmed I would consider using your warranty because if they metal hooks break or come off then I think you may need a new keyboard installed. I don't think those hooks can be fitted again.
My laptop is dell 15 5567 it's outer keyboard was damaged due to heat.So will the other cap be available anywhere on amazon or issues there similar keys available or keyboard available so that I can release the keys as you said and put it
I fixed it!!!omg I was struggling !!! I watched your video like 50 times!!, stupid me I was putting the white thing separate when i was suppose to connect them and then snap it in
Well done sticking it out and fixing it !! Keys are one of the more simple parts of a computer but DEF one of the more frustrating lol. I broke tons when I started :(:(
hello man thank you for this video i have a problem i wish you could help me , my laptop the r key dont work without press other key with it , for example if i want to press r key i need to press r and y or any other key in the same time
Can I really remove a tab key from my Dell Inspiron N4010 the same way you did?I left a piece of crumb in there and really need to know if i can remove to get it out
If any component is damaged, it should be replaced. 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.
This a.m. removed key tab cover and there are 2 square-ish black plastic pcs under the cap that are no longer joined together. I can barely make out any pins on them or which side should be down or up. I barely detect some ridges on one side. Should those ridges go in first? And does the center sq go on top or on the bottom of the frame of the second pc? Really I am having trouble with vision on this project
If you are referring to the hinge clips that have come apart, They fit together with a small plastic pin on the left and right of the inner clip. These fit into holes on the outer clip. To see exactly how the inner clip sits in the outer clip, remove another key cap and copy the clip under it.
If the key caps pops off then its not attached to the retainer clip correctly. If the key cap pops off with the retainer clip still attached, then the retainer clip isnt attached correctly to the keyboard. It could just need to be attached correctly or it could be damaged and unable to attach correctly.
The hinge clip has come apart in two and you cannot get it back together? The rubber spring is coming up with the key? The rubber spring is not supposed to be removed. There really is no good way to repair that. You can try a little bit of glue but if that does not work, then you would need to replace the keyboard.
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.
Sadly my key popped off with the retainer clip stuck to the plastic key. can you tell how to put them together at once? or a different solution that could help me... this is very bad as my W key is removed and its used for gaming.
Check out the FAQ's on my videos next time! Could help you get an answer faster :) 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.
If the retainer clip is the reason for it being loose then yes, that will fix. If the issue is the metal pins on the keyboard are loose or the key cap is damaged then no, replacing the clip wont help.
@@PC_Monkey Is there any particular way to tell? My key will occasionally pop off while I'm using it, and the clip doesn't appear to be broken, so I'm sure it's not the issue, but the metal tabs on the keyboard aren't bent or malformed in any noticeable way.
@@connorh1196 You can remove another key cap and compare the still installed retainer clip to yours. If you dont see any differences, then examine the metal pins on the keyboard that it should attach to as they may be damaged or bent out of place.
My whole F9 key has come off together with the white plastic retainer clip and when I try and press it back on it won't clip back on. Should I remove the retainer clip from the black key, replace that back on the key board and then try placing the black F9 key back on and hope it clips on?
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.
The inner clip fits into the outer clip by a small plastic pin on the left and right. To tell more specifically how they fit together, take the Key Cap off another key and examine the Retainer Clip.
You would need to separate them with a small screwdriver as seen here. Most of the time, you cannot install them back onto the keyboard while they are connected.
@@PC_Monkey physically it seems to be working fine. it used to initially not work and then after a few taps on the keys, it would work. now it wont work at all but still physically feels fine.
@@marycostantinou7866 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.
i can't seem to be able to merge the 2 seperate clips together. please help. they're both in tact. do you have any good tutorials for installing a clip like this?
They fit together with a small plastic pin on the left and right of the inner clip. These fit into holes on the outer clip. To see exactly how the inner clip sits in the outer clip, remove another key cap and copy the clip under it.
@@PC_Monkey tried doing this earlier, and i think i fit it on correctly but for some reason the key cap doesn't fit when i put the outer clip on. when i do the inner one it fits, though. all my other keys have both clips in and they fit fine; i'm putting them in the exact same way. the outer retainer clip "pops up" a little bit when placed on top the inner clip
@@aliasraonic If the Retainer Clip is not laying down flat like the other keys and not popping up correctly like the other keys, then its not installed correctly or is damaged. Perhaps the two pieces of the Retainer Clip are not fitting together properly
My keyboard had a bunch of gunk on it so I removed the keys, retainer clips, and cleaned the insides with a brush but now some of my keys won't work at all. Is there an easy way to fix it?
Amazing video. Thank you for ur time uploading! Just wondering if it’s possible to remove keycap off a dell 2 in 1 Inspiron 16 model without breaking the laptop ?:)
My W and D keys keep popping out partially (as in, usually only one side of them pops up) but i honestly can't tell what the issue is. Trying to take the key out usually results in the larger clip detaching from both the keyboard AND the key, while the smaller one stays hooked onto the key. However whenever they pop out halfways as mentioned before, the clips aren't connected to the keyboard. Pushing down doesn't seem to work to connect them. Also, the rubber cap from W has come loose and shifts around if i try to readjust the key sometimes. Any advice for this?
Regarding the Rubber Spring; 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. Regarding the Hinge Clip coming apart in two; They fit together with a small plastic pin on the left and right of the inner clip. These fit into holes on the outer clip. To see exactly how the inner clip sits in the outer clip, remove another key cap and copy the clip under it.
@@PC_Monkey Thanks for the advice, the cap doesn't seem to be much of an issue. I have figured out the reason for the key not sitting down however, it looks like the plastic bits on the key that keep the hinges attached to it have broken off. I've ordered new key replacements, so hopefully that's the end of the troubles
Hi, specific keys on my laptop don't work without clicking the multiple times. The left shift key is so unreliable, I don't use it; the "n" key works when in the mood. The right shift key always works; the n key is most unreliable whn typing passwords (though that seems to make no sense at all to me). But I have had no trouble at all with it just now typing this message, but had to type it multiple times, just to get into my computer, which has a 38 letter password, one of which is an n. LOL, nonetheless. Any ideas?
Is there something physically wrong with the key / keys or are they mechanically working fine? Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Liquid spill, overheating, Windows update, etc?
So what can I do if I tried to kill a fly with a swatter and hit my number pad and keys 4 and 5 came off? LOL The little square white piece came off with the number 5 key. It stayed attached to the number 4 key when it came off but its broken in the corner. Do I need to buy a brand new laptop?
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.
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.
Thank you for the video. But it didn't help since I broke those plastic pieces still I appreciate your video. I was playing with the D key and it just popped out I was scared to tell anybody but now its fixed!! :DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
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.
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.
Can you do a video or at least explain here how to reattach a ctrl key on a Dell Inspiron 15-3567? I've tried for days now to reattach it all different ways and I've done research and nothing comes up and it pops into place then quickly unconnects Ive tried reassembling the transparent pieces all kinds of ways (they are both intact too with no parts broken) yet it just won't hook. Please help
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 I did that, worked on it 3 hrs last night and still can't figure it out, and the last thing I'm doing is messing up another key by taking it out cause that's how this mess happened in the first place (I popped my m key out and took off the Ctrl key to see how to click it and I got it back on but now I'm struggling with the Ctrl key)
@@PC_Monkey the only part that clips on properly is the metal bar. And I've tried every combination to make sure the retainers are correct and they are, because nothing is broken and they fit perfectly on the keyboard/key by itself, just it won't click and go together
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.
Why would they make the key mechanism be made from really thing cheap plastic. Like it's the thing that is most used and there is no way that they didn't see this fault. 4 Metal hooks going through small holes of cheap thin plastic and you're telling me there's nothing wrong with that?
@@conkbadonk1209 They fit together with a small plastic pin on the left and right of the inner clip. These fit into holes on the outer clip. To see exactly how the inner clip sits in the outer clip, remove another key cap and copy the clip under it.
Mine looks nothing like that. I have a Dell Inspiron 17R N7110, and the plastic piece under the keys are two-piece. I can't even come close to securing this key back unto the keyboard.
The inner clip fits into the outer clip by a small plastic pin on the left and right. To tell more specifically how they fit together, take the Key Cap off another key and examine the Retainer Clip.
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.
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.
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.
my cat just pry open the "backspace" button of my company's Dell Latitude 7400 Laptop. Please help. It has two wire behind it i dunno how to set it back...
I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.laptopkeys.com/. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.
If any component of the Key Assembly is broken, you may have to replace it. I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.laptopkeys.com/. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.
@@mintyonthegame 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.
@@huckleberryranger If any component of the key assembly is broken, it would have to be replaced. 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.
I spilled pineapple juice all over my laptop and tried to clean around the keys with alcohol, but many are still sticky. So I lifted up one more-inconsequential key (just the very top black part, not the hinged part) to see if I could clean and replace it, but now I can't get it back on for the life of me. It doesn't pop back on as shown at the end of this video. The little white hinge can be slightly pulled up, and I almost feel like it needs to be lifted a bit to allow the little inserts in the black piece to pop in, but that still doesn't work (I tried holding the white part up slightly with a long fingernail.) I'd really appreciate anyone who has any ideas! Thank you!
Possibly the Hinge Clip is damaged or just out of place. 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.
The main part of this video, the white rebound piece is out of focus and the camera is too far away to see what you are doing to put it in. Better camera work and a more deliberate pace would to a world of good.
All Hinge Clips are going to be a bit different than the one in this computer. So they wont be exactly the same. You will have to figure out which side of the Hinge Clip you need to install first before snapping the other side in.
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.
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.
They fit together with a small plastic pin on the left and right of the inner clip. These fit into holes on the outer clip. To see exactly how the inner clip sits in the outer clip, remove another key cap and copy the clip under it.
If a component is broken, you would have to replace it. I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.laptopkeys.com/. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.
@@ranger4842 I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.laptopkeys.com/. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.
If you broke any of the components then you may have to replace the whole key assembly as the individual parts are rarely sold separately. No worries :) They are very easy to break.
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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 :)
Thank you for taking your time answering question, there are so many different issues and the comment section covers them all.
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I love this channel, thank you for all of your tutorial diy repairs!
Thanks :)
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Thanks a lot!! After struggling for more than an hour, I watched your video and finally understood how to put back a key I'd removed from my work laptop.
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Thank you! I fixed my son's keyboard exactly as what you showed in your video.
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FYI for everyone. On the Dell Inspiron 3505's when you put the retaining clip back in you must start at the top to hinge the clip in first and then snap in the bottom. I tried starting from seating the bottom first and then snapping in the top and almost broke the retaining clip on the left side.
I have dell inspiron 3505 , somedays ago my 6 number key stopped working and now some other num keys and windows key is not working , if you have any advice for that i would appreciate it!
Thanks so much for this video.
Sorry about this, but the video contrast is a little much on the white parts, that unless your hand is over it a little bit, the (literal) key components can't be seen
Hey so my "W" key is actually pretty loose and it comes out or gets stuck everytime I press it and the "W" key has the clip attached to it any idea on how to fix this??
My laptop is a dell inspiron 3593
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.
Thank you 🙏 for you awesome and detailed video.
My Dell G15 “D” key popped off, but in my case the retaining clip was still attached to the key that popped off and not attached to the keyboard as in your video. I didn’t panic but gently disconnected the retaining clip from the D title at the corners like you showed then followed your video to reattach the clip to the keyboard then to reattach the tile to the keyboard and BINGO it worked perfectly.
Once again thank you soooooo much for this great video 🎥
Thanks !! Glad this video was helpful :):)
This happened to me and I did the same thing, but my key cap won't attach, now. Anybody out there have suggestions?
Thank you man u are life saver when i opened cap there is a lot hair after cleeanning it works
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Thank you for this video. I had to use tweezers to place it correctly. My cat decided to run across my work laptop and busted two of the keys out. Luckily I was able to fix it. Now I keep my laptop closed.
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thanks for the help buddy
you are life saver
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Today out of nowhere my s key suddenly started becoming lose so I just shut down my laptop and left it there for a few hours and when I came back the s key had just completely become unlose without me touching it at all. When I looked at the s key that white thing came off with it and was stuck with the key so i took it off and tried putting the white thing back in the s key slot but I'm having a lot of difficulty putting it back in as the top 2 hooks won't get in while the bottom 2 do fit in so i'm panicking a bit. My laptop is a Dell Inspiron 3500.
If you could please respond asap as i'm sort of panicking right now because i've only has it for 3 months and already having issues.
Quick update, either I have a very poorly made laptop or the metal they use to make the hooks is incredibly weak because the top left hook just fell off, I really don't know what to 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.
I have a Dell Inspiron 3505 and I am having the same issue with the S and D key. I've reseated the key by putting the retainer clip on the keyboard first and then the key, and that fails. I've also tried by keeping the retainer clip on the key and then attaching/sliding the retainer clip in place at top, then popping the bottom of it back down. However, once the key is seated when I press the key at the top, the bottom portion of the key/hinge comes right up and the key can be taken off. I cannot see any damage to the hinge, the keycap, or the metal hooks on the keyboard. I've ordered two new keys to replace them and I'm really hoping this will fix the issue. It seems like once the keys come off the first time they will not go back on securely. This should not be the issue at all and they should snap back in place each time if they are properly removed and reattached. In your case Ahmed I would consider using your warranty because if they metal hooks break or come off then I think you may need a new keyboard installed. I don't think those hooks can be fitted again.
My laptop is dell 15 5567 it's outer keyboard was damaged due to heat.So will the other cap be available anywhere on amazon or issues there similar keys available or keyboard available so that I can release the keys as you said and put it
I get most of my keys on sites like Ebay or sites like this one; www.laptopkeys.com/
Thanks man..this helped me a lot
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Thanks! This really help me.
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I fixed it!!!omg I was struggling !!! I watched your video like 50 times!!, stupid me I was putting the white thing separate when i was suppose to connect them and then snap it in
Well done sticking it out and fixing it !! Keys are one of the more simple parts of a computer but DEF one of the more frustrating lol. I broke tons when I started :(:(
hello man thank you for this video i have a problem i wish you could help me , my laptop the r key dont work without press other key with it , for example if i want to press r key i need to press r and y or any other key in the same time
Can I really remove a tab key from my Dell Inspiron N4010 the same way you did?I left a piece of crumb in there and really need to know if i can remove to get it out
Yes, you can remove keys as seen here :)
Thank god this is a thing i would lose everthing on my computer that was importanft THANKS SAVED MY LIFE AND COMPUTER
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the metal contacts under the retaining clip are damaged and the keyboard is sold, can it be glued on? sorry my bad english
If any component is damaged, it should be replaced. 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.
This a.m. removed key tab cover and there are 2 square-ish black plastic pcs under the cap that are no longer joined together. I can barely make out any pins on them or which side should be down or up. I barely detect some ridges on one side. Should those ridges go in first? And does the center sq go on top or on the bottom of the frame of the second pc? Really I am having trouble with vision on this project
If you are referring to the hinge clips that have come apart, They fit together with a small plastic pin on the left and right of the inner clip. These fit into holes on the outer clip. To see exactly how the inner clip sits in the outer clip, remove another key cap and copy the clip under it.
Can you put those gamer keyboard that's supposed to be in the big keyboard in the normal laptop keyboard?
no
it worked for me. but the problem is that its now really easy for the key that i replaced to pop out. what do i do?
If the key caps pops off then its not attached to the retainer clip correctly. If the key cap pops off with the retainer clip still attached, then the retainer clip isnt attached correctly to the keyboard. It could just need to be attached correctly or it could be damaged and unable to attach correctly.
the two bottom metal clips are not connecting on properly and and when taking it out the rubber part sticks to the key any suggestions?
The hinge clip has come apart in two and you cannot get it back together? The rubber spring is coming up with the key? The rubber spring is not supposed to be removed. There really is no good way to repair that. You can try a little bit of glue but if that does not work, then you would need to replace the keyboard.
hi i need help with my keyboard if possible. so basically the key came out with the white plastic thing so what do i do?
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.
Sadly my key popped off with the retainer clip stuck to the plastic key. can you tell how to put them together at once? or a different solution that could help me... this is very bad as my W key is removed and its used for gaming.
Check out the FAQ's on my videos next time! Could help you get an answer faster :)
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.
Can you do one for arrow keys?
Thank you very much, you just saved my laptop from my filthy paws!
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So if a key gets excessively loose from abundant use (normally the W key), can you replace the retainer clip to firm it up again?
If the retainer clip is the reason for it being loose then yes, that will fix. If the issue is the metal pins on the keyboard are loose or the key cap is damaged then no, replacing the clip wont help.
@@PC_Monkey Is there any particular way to tell? My key will occasionally pop off while I'm using it, and the clip doesn't appear to be broken, so I'm sure it's not the issue, but the metal tabs on the keyboard aren't bent or malformed in any noticeable way.
@@connorh1196 You can remove another key cap and compare the still installed retainer clip to yours. If you dont see any differences, then examine the metal pins on the keyboard that it should attach to as they may be damaged or bent out of place.
@@PC_Monkey That's a good idea. I'll give it a try.
@@connorh1196 Good luck !! Let me know how it goes :)
My whole F9 key has come off together with the white plastic retainer clip and when I try and press it back on it won't clip back on. Should I remove the retainer clip from the black key, replace that back on the key board and then try placing the black F9 key back on and hope it clips on?
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.
how do you put the plastic pieces together?
The inner clip fits into the outer clip by a small plastic pin on the left and right. To tell more specifically how they fit together, take the Key Cap off another key and examine the Retainer Clip.
PC Monkey i somehow fixed it myself 😅
@@QuantaviousHogglepants Good job :)
Thank you 😊 for the video which help me a lot
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What would I do if the key cap came off with the retainer clip?
You would need to separate them with a small screwdriver as seen here. Most of the time, you cannot install them back onto the keyboard while they are connected.
Does this work for shift keys
both of mine will not work anymore. all other keys are functional.
Does the key feel like there is something physically wrong with it or does it feel like its physically working fine?
@@PC_Monkey physically it seems to be working fine. it used to initially not work and then after a few taps on the keys, it would work. now it wont work at all but still physically feels fine.
@@marycostantinou7866 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.
i can't seem to be able to merge the 2 seperate clips together. please help. they're both in tact. do you have any good tutorials for installing a clip like this?
They fit together with a small plastic pin on the left and right of the inner clip. These fit into holes on the outer clip. To see exactly how the inner clip sits in the outer clip, remove another key cap and copy the clip under it.
@@PC_Monkey tried doing this earlier, and i think i fit it on correctly but for some reason the key cap doesn't fit when i put the outer clip on. when i do the inner one it fits, though. all my other keys have both clips in and they fit fine; i'm putting them in the exact same way. the outer retainer clip "pops up" a little bit when placed on top the inner clip
@@aliasraonic If the Retainer Clip is not laying down flat like the other keys and not popping up correctly like the other keys, then its not installed correctly or is damaged. Perhaps the two pieces of the Retainer Clip are not fitting together properly
My keyboard had a bunch of gunk on it so I removed the keys, retainer clips, and cleaned the insides with a brush but now some of my keys won't work at all. Is there an easy way to fix it?
Do the keys feel like they are physically fine or do they feel like they have something mechanically wrong with them?
can we replace function keys too
Yes. On most computers, all keys can be replaced.
I was crying because i couldn't fix my keyboard key. Thank you.
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Amazing video. Thank you for ur time uploading! Just wondering if it’s possible to remove keycap off a dell 2 in 1 Inspiron 16 model without breaking the laptop ?:)
Yes, you can remove it. However, keys are very breakable so there is always a risk of breaking it. I still break keys every now and then :(
thank you so much, definitely work on inspiron 3493
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Anything different I have to do for an Inspiron 15 1000?
No. Most keys are made pretty much the same way :)
My retainer clip thingy must go in my keycap before the keyboard how do I do tht
Usually, the retainer clip has to attach to the keyboard before the key cap can be installed. I dont know many computers that work the opposite way
My W and D keys keep popping out partially (as in, usually only one side of them pops up) but i honestly can't tell what the issue is.
Trying to take the key out usually results in the larger clip detaching from both the keyboard AND the key, while the smaller one stays hooked onto the key. However whenever they pop out halfways as mentioned before, the clips aren't connected to the keyboard. Pushing down doesn't seem to work to connect them.
Also, the rubber cap from W has come loose and shifts around if i try to readjust the key sometimes.
Any advice for this?
Regarding the Rubber Spring; 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.
Regarding the Hinge Clip coming apart in two; They fit together with a small plastic pin on the left and right of the inner clip. These fit into holes on the outer clip. To see exactly how the inner clip sits in the outer clip, remove another key cap and copy the clip under it.
@@PC_Monkey Thanks for the advice, the cap doesn't seem to be much of an issue. I have figured out the reason for the key not sitting down however, it looks like the plastic bits on the key that keep the hinges attached to it have broken off. I've ordered new key replacements, so hopefully that's the end of the troubles
@@lewd2851 Good luck !!
Hi, specific keys on my laptop don't work without clicking the multiple times. The left shift key is so unreliable, I don't use it; the "n" key works when in the mood. The right shift key always works; the n key is most unreliable whn typing passwords (though that seems to make no sense at all to me). But I have had no trouble at all with it just now typing this message, but had to type it multiple times, just to get into my computer, which has a 38 letter password, one of which is an n. LOL, nonetheless. Any ideas?
Is there something physically wrong with the key / keys or are they mechanically working fine? Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Liquid spill, overheating, Windows update, etc?
So what can I do if I tried to kill a fly with a swatter and hit my number pad and keys 4 and 5 came off? LOL The little square white piece came off with the number 5 key. It stayed attached to the number 4 key when it came off but its broken in the corner. Do I need to buy a brand new laptop?
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.
@@PC_Monkey As long as it can be fixed.
@@deborahpeterson6432 ?
@@PC_Monkey It can be fixed though, right?
So, my S key popped off while I was typing, but it's retention clip stayed in the key cap. How do I get it back on?
As seen here using a small flat pry tool :)
@@PC_Monkey are you sure? Because every time I try to pry the clip out of the key I'm afraid I'll snap it
My S key came off and the retainer Clip is slightly proped up and when I try to put they key back on it just pops back up
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.
Very helpful!! Someone spilled something on my laptop and it made some keys very sticky. This tutorial helped me clean it up
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Thanks a lot💗
Your welcome !! Happy to help :)
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can i use the same method for inspiron 15 5567 ?
Yes :) Most keys are basically the same with small differences in the shape of the retainer clip
Thank you for the video. But it didn't help since I broke those plastic pieces still I appreciate your video.
I was playing with the D key and it just popped out I was scared to tell anybody but now its fixed!!
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while i was playing roblox my a and d keys popped out randomly came out I fixed it but after some weeks i broke the white button thingy
now im dead
So what do I do if the centre rubber piece came off? How do I reattach that?
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.
I'm so not able to do it. The retainer clip is down. I just need to center it and press. Doesn't fit.
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.
Can you do a video or at least explain here how to reattach a ctrl key on a Dell Inspiron 15-3567? I've tried for days now to reattach it all different ways and I've done research and nothing comes up and it pops into place then quickly unconnects
Ive tried reassembling the transparent pieces all kinds of ways (they are both intact too with no parts broken) yet it just won't hook. Please help
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 I did that, worked on it 3 hrs last night and still can't figure it out, and the last thing I'm doing is messing up another key by taking it out cause that's how this mess happened in the first place (I popped my m key out and took off the Ctrl key to see how to click it and I got it back on but now I'm struggling with the Ctrl key)
@@PC_Monkey the only part that clips on properly is the metal bar. And I've tried every combination to make sure the retainers are correct and they are, because nothing is broken and they fit perfectly on the keyboard/key by itself, just it won't click and go together
Nevermind, the part I assume that the broken part is the key itself so gonna get a new one, thanks anyways
Can i Remove The W key of My Dell inspiron 15 3000 to clean iy
Yes, you can remove keys to clean under them. Just be careful as keys are very breakable !!
Thanks worked for me on an XPS 7390
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The l is the one I broke, but I can't get it to stay in after replacing it
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.
thanks bro i was very scared because it was broken thank u @PCMonkey
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Why would they make the key mechanism be made from really thing cheap plastic. Like it's the thing that is most used and there is no way that they didn't see this fault. 4 Metal hooks going through small holes of cheap thin plastic and you're telling me there's nothing wrong with that?
Yes, its always been a very poor design unfortunately :(
my retainer clip is not 'snapping in'
also, my key just fell off. literally
If the hinge clip wont snap in, its because its not inserted correctly, its damaged, or the metal pins on the keyboard are bent out of place.
What happens if my retainer clip is stuck to my keycap
Also If the retainer clip is in two pieces can i just put them bacl together or is it broken
@@conkbadonk1209 They fit together with a small plastic pin on the left and right of the inner clip. These fit into holes on the outer clip. To see exactly how the inner clip sits in the outer clip, remove another key cap and copy the clip under it.
Mine looks nothing like that. I have a Dell Inspiron 17R N7110, and the plastic piece under the keys are two-piece. I can't even come close to securing this key back unto the keyboard.
The inner clip fits into the outer clip by a small plastic pin on the left and right. To tell more specifically how they fit together, take the Key Cap off another key and examine the Retainer Clip.
I have a inspiron 5000 . I am having intermittent problems with
Whats the problem?
How do u replace function keys
Is it roughly the same size as a letter key? Then it would be the same way as seen here :)
KEP CAP WONT FIT. BUT MY RETAINER CLIP IS NOT DAMAGED AND PROPERLY INSTALLED
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.
my white bit fell off pls help me
The hinge clip? This video shows how to install a hinge clip. Is there something specific your having difficulty with?
@@PC_Monkey its alright i just bought a new keyboard instead thanks though
@@yukkuri4751 Glad your all set :)
My key is stuck with the clip on it and it keeps falling of my keyboard
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.
@@PC_Monkey oh okay thank you so much!
@@baileyever8134 Your welcome !! Happy to help :)
Nice it worked
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Too bottom part is attached to key how to put it then
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.
my cat just pry open the "backspace" button of my company's Dell Latitude 7400 Laptop. Please help. It has two wire behind it i dunno how to set it back...
If you need to see an example of a larger key then watch this video instead;
th-cam.com/video/HsU3HOZUwy4/w-d-xo.html
how to fix a key if one of the metal pins come out ?
There are usually no metal pins on small letter keys. Are you talking about a larger key? What metal pins?
I need to fix my right arrow key, it's so different :(
How is it different? Should be mostly the same just with smaller components.
so basically my entire key just fell off with the white peice attched to it and now i have no clue on how to put it back on
Using a small pry tool as seen here, can you seperate the hinge clip from the key cap and then install as seen here?
Yo so I can switch out a key like put h as f?
No. That would take software or reprograming. Changing the physical Key Cap wont change what the key is set to
@@PC_Monkey ok ty 👍
thanks it worked on 7568
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Need insert key for my laptop. Can anyone assist me to get this.
I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.laptopkeys.com/. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.
Two questions: what can I do if the small upper left clip is broken and is there a small rubber "cap" over the center spring?
If any component of the Key Assembly is broken, you may have to replace it. I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.laptopkeys.com/. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.
my volume up button popped plss help
Can you reinstall it as seen here?
@@PC_Monkey it looks different and all the pieces are disassembled
The bottom part won't fix :(
Can you explain what is happening a bit more?
I fixed it now but when i press at the bottom of the key that fell out it won't work so i have to press to top for it to work
@@mintyonthegame 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 what happens if i break it trying to take out the retainer clip?
if it breaks can i fix it or is it fully broken?
@@huckleberryranger If any component of the key assembly is broken, it would have to be replaced. 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.
I spilled pineapple juice all over my laptop and tried to clean around the keys with alcohol, but many are still sticky. So I lifted up one more-inconsequential key (just the very top black part, not the hinged part) to see if I could clean and replace it, but now I can't get it back on for the life of me. It doesn't pop back on as shown at the end of this video. The little white hinge can be slightly pulled up, and I almost feel like it needs to be lifted a bit to allow the little inserts in the black piece to pop in, but that still doesn't work (I tried holding the white part up slightly with a long fingernail.) I'd really appreciate anyone who has any ideas! Thank you!
Possibly the Hinge Clip is damaged or just out of place. 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.
The main part of this video, the white rebound piece is out of focus and the camera is too far away to see what you are doing to put it in. Better camera work and a more deliberate pace would to a world of good.
All Hinge Clips are going to be a bit different than the one in this computer. So they wont be exactly the same. You will have to figure out which side of the Hinge Clip you need to install first before snapping the other side in.
my key cap wont fit!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
Ok yea it worked but it kept falling out :(
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 actually My w key cap is like loose my button still works its just m key cap it keeps falling off when i click w
@@PC_Monkey and it ruins my gaming lol
i broke the retainer clip big sad
I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.laptopkeys.com/
@@PC_Monkey awesome thank you
@@benbabcock80 Happy to help :) Always here if needed !!
OK in my case it's the key towards the arrow keys
One of the arrow keys? or a key near the arrow key lol? Which key?
my clips are in two different pieces
They fit together with a small plastic pin on the left and right of the inner clip. These fit into holes on the outer clip. To see exactly how the inner clip sits in the outer clip, remove another key cap and copy the clip under it.
i have a broken clip
If a component is broken, you would have to replace it. I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.laptopkeys.com/. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.
Oh man the keys are different
How are your different?
Mujay kebord chahiye dell inspiron 1750
Is this your keyboard? ebay.us/NbPu3y
UGH MY MOM RAGED ME AND I BROKEK MY 3 KEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Are you able to simply reinstall it as seen here or is it broken and does it need to be replaced?
@@PC_Monkey i cant.
only 1 key broke.
and i need a new 3 key. MODEL LAPTOP: BVVKL2
@@ranger4842 I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.laptopkeys.com/. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.
I ripped it
If you broke any of the components then you may have to replace the whole key assembly as the individual parts are rarely sold separately. No worries :) They are very easy to break.