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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 TOSHIBA 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 scissor hinge mechanism is in place).

Simply, line up the replacement key-cap over the center of the scissor hinge mechanism and press down on the center of the key-cap. You may have to press down more than once because clip positions need to line up. You should hear "clicks" when the key-cap fixes properly onto the hinge scissor mechanism. You're done!

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 ...

The rest of this help guide is divided up by scissor hinge mechanism type ( W2, B1, W1) - you only need to use the part of the help guide specific to your scissor hinge mechanism type. So, click below on the hinge scissor type you have:

Model

 Type W2 

Satellite 1800 1805
Satellite 2200 2800 2805
Satellite Pro 4200 4300 4600
Portege 7100 7200

 Type B1 
or
 Type W1 

Satellite L10 L15 L20 L25
Tecra L2
 
B1 key positions
B1 key positions
THREE metal flanges
W1 key positions
W1 key positions
 TOP :
function keys
 BOTTOM :
number & letter keys
FOUR metal flanges
B1 hinge mechanisms - all sizes
W1 hinge mechanisms - all sizes
 

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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