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KEY REPLACEMENT HELP FOR TYPE W1 DELL KEYS
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Removing a Key-cap
Simply slide a fingernail, or similarly flat, stiff edge, under a
corner of the key-cap and pull up gradually until the key-cap "pops" off.
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Replacing Scissors |
Standard Size
Standard sized, type W1, scissors hook onto 1 "flange" + 2 metal "hooks" (top middle image) at scissor locations shown
in the top right image.
First, slip the top flange hold under the top flange (bottom left image). Secondly,
gradually but firmly, press down on the lower half of the scissor hinge to push it over the 2 bottom hooks (bottom middle image).
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Other Sizes
Type W1 keyboards use 4 sizes of scissor hinge mechanisms (see image at right). Like the standard size,
all sizes hook, onto 1 "flange" + 2 metal "hooks." The method of
replacing all sizes is nearly identical to that of the standard size (see above). The small size
differs from the standard case in that everything (hooks, flange and scissor) is rotated 90°.
The method for the large and extra large is the same as the standard except that it is better
to press down with 2 fingers rather than 1.
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small
standard size
large
extra large
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Removing Scissors : Two Methods
[It is useful to first read the previous section, "Replacing Scissors."]
Method 1 : "Push and Lever"
We prefer this method. It is easy and elegant to use on the two large hinge scissor sizes; while,
for the standard and small size hinge scissors, it is elegant but only easy if you have handy a suitable tool.
Do NOT use a lot of force with this method: If you are having trouble with it use Method 2 instead.
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One side at a time, you get one hook-hold out from under its hook by: (i) pushing the hinge scissor's edge (see image's red
arrow); and (ii) positioning a stiff "thingy" (explained below)
just under the other scissor edge and levering this hook-hold edge out from under the hook (see image's green
arrow). Repeat this on the other side.
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The stiff "thingy" can be a finger nail, this works well for the larger hinge scissor sizes but not so well for the smaller
hinge scissor sizes. The point of a Swiss Army knife blade, or similar object, works well as the stiff "thingy" for the smaller
hinge scissor sizes.
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Method 2 : "Pull Up and Push Down"
All four sizes of type W1 scissor hinge mechanisms are made of 2 parts, i.e. an outer and an inner part -
those of the standard size shown at right.
They are joined by 2 "nob" hinges on the inner that fit into 2 notches in the outer (highlighted in blue at
right).
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outer part inner part
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Method 2 works by:
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One at a time, pop the "nob" hinges out of their respective notches: To do this, for each "nob,"
- Pull up on the inner part of the scissor hinge close to the "nob" (green spot in the image at right).
- Simultaneously, push down on the outer part close to the "nob's" notch (red spot in the image at right).
- Once the inner and outer part are apart, giggle them around until they get out from under their hooks
and flange.
Do NOT use a lot of force with Method 2.
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Disclaimer
This help guide is provided as is and irithm takes
no responsibility for any injury or damage done to yourself or
your laptop through actions that include opening the interior body
of your laptop or inserting or removing anything
into or from any its ports (USB, ethernet etc.) or through the use of laptop key parts
(key-caps and key scissors) not purchased from irithm through eBay.com.
Laptop key replacement should not affect warranties but you have to check
your own warranty to be sure.
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