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Parts for Individual Keys ...

  Why buy a whole keyboard when you can repair by replacing just 1 or 2 keys?
 Replacing a key is easy, avoid the hassle and expense of installing a keyboard.
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  KEY REPLACEMENT HELP FOR DELL LAPTOPS

Last Step First! : Replacing a Key-cap

We start with the last step because, for many people, it is the only step needed (it assumes the hinge scissor mechanism is in place).

Simply, line up the replacement key-cap over the center of the hinge scissor mechanism and press down on the center of the key-cap. You should hear "clicks" when the key-cap fixes properly onto the hinge scissor mechanism. You're done!

Tip: If you are having trouble with the "click down" then you probably need to turn the key-cap around through 180 degrees.

key position with scissor mechanism place key-cap over key position
click down on key-cap key-cap correctly placed in key position

If there is more to do ...

Click on the hinge scissor mechanism type (B1, B2, W1 or W2) your keyboard uses:

 
(mostly) Black Plastic Mechanisms   White Plastic Mechanisms 
 Type B1 
    Type B2 
B1 comparison points:   B2 comparison points:
Flat, black top; no hole, no green-blue: True for all B1 mechanism sizes (one shown is used under letter and number keys).   green-blue rubber shows through hole in top: True for all B2 mechanism sizes (one shown is used under letter and number keys). CLICK for tests whether keyboard uses W1 or W2

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 irithm.com or ebay.com.

Laptop key replacement should not affect warranties but you have to check your own warranty to be sure.
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