How To Fix Small Keyboard Key - Lenovo Thinkpad

[@PC_Monkey]

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[@sh1be90]

Hello, Is this the same with Thinkpad T440? my W key broke (only the top cover thingy, button still works no problem) and im tired of using external keyboard just because of that. I wanna use my underglowed keyboard :D anyway, what i need to know is, do i just need the "Cap" of the W key, and just press on it to kinda stick it on the actual button like lego, or do i need to replace the ENTIRE keyboard? If I just need the Button cap, can I use the W button cap from other notebook aswell (other than thinkpads) or do i have need exactly Thinkpad T440 Key Cap?

[@CesarGomez-kp5lm]

Hi sorry one question, if one key doesnt work properly (sometimes doesnt register the input/you have to press it hard) bc of wear and tear, is this a viable solution?

[@danielukas]

no BS. Just simple instructions delivered clearly. Well done, sir.

[@PC_Monkey]

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[@nellyb743]

If by any chance anyone comes across this and has the same issue I did where the scissor mechanism wouldn't "go down" or click in place, the hinge may have come off and even if you put it down the two little plastic rods that act as levers in the middle (not sure if that's the right term) are preventing the mechanism to completely click shut and be flat. If you're lucky enough to not have broken them, like me, you can put the hinge back together. Stick one of the little rods in one side (if the holes are intact), pull on the opposite side slightly and put it in on the other side as well. When you fold the switch it should lay flat. Then you just have to line the holes on the top and the bottom with the hooks on the keyboard itself and push it down. It should click into place. Thanks for a good and straightforward guide. Saving folks even years later!

[@google9496]

HI BROOO I AM FIRST, MY LAPTOP FELL AND KEY WENT OUT... NOW I CAN FINNALY FIX MY COMPUTERS KEY, THANKS SO MUCH YOU ARE THE BEST!!!

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[@Burfi88]

Perfect tutorial on how to handle/replace these rubberdome keys. I used it to (also) physically switch my FN and Ctrl keys on my Thinkpad T16 G1. Worked flawlessly without breaking anything.

[@PC_Monkey]

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[@porcupinester]

Thank you for this. My cat walked across my Backspace key and loosened the top cover off of it, so this was helpful in putting it back together safely without damaging it! :)

[@PC_Monkey]

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[@shawn1815]

My toddler thought my "V" key looked appetizing. Thank you so much for this video!

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[@krixdainsleifperdido6760]

Hey bro once the white piece is broken is it still fixable?​@@PC_Monkey

[@PC_Monkey]

@@krixdainsleifperdido6760 The hinge clip? How is it broken? If its just apart in two, it can be put back together. If its actually broken, it needs to be replaced.

[@Drachenrachen]

You just saved my day! A piece of chocolate found its way beside the key and it was stuck. I opened it rather carelessly with a knife and the mechanics jumped out. This worked well for all my earlier notebooks. Fortunately nothing was broken. Putting things together was not that easy. First clipping the mechanics onto the upper metal pins did not work, perhaps I bent the pins during removal or trying to press down the mechanics. But in the end I carefully lifted the lifted pins into position with a screw driver and then I could simply clip it in again. Fazit: Make sure the clips are in the right position before pressing down the mechanics.

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[@sasha6942]

THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH!! I CLEANED UNDERNEATH A KEY AND DIDNT KNOW HOW TO PUT THE BRACKETS BACK TOGETHER AND THIS HELPED ME A LOT!

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[@morgananderson9647]

Thanks for the instruction video! It was well done, & helpful! My Lenovo W530 "A" key cover popped off. Using the instructions you provided to remove a Key, I checked & put the "S" key cover over the "A" position to see if the clip was damaged. The "S" key popped right on and stayed in place. All I need to do now is order a replacement "A" cover and go from there! Thanks again, Mo-

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[@SinCitySlings]

Great tutorial, once again. This is impossible until you know the technique... then it suddenly seems very easy!

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[@War_Daddy2.0YT]

Broooooo thank you so much, I had to return a school chromebook when one of the keys stopped working, so I took it of and that still didn't fix it, so I tried putting it back, but I couldn't. You are a life saver.

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[@eddyphilippe]

This vid can be used to swap the physical Fn and CTRL keys on the ThinkPad P16s Gen2. Life Saver!

[@PC_Monkey]

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[@abhayy95]

Thanks a lot, my office laptop button fell out and your video saved me a lot of time.❤

[@PC_Monkey]

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[@Alinoihe]

Thank you so much! It look me a little while because the actual clip was broken in two but once I figured it out I got the key back in!

[@PC_Monkey]

Great to hear !! Always here to help :):) Nice job sticking with it! Keys can be super frustrating !!

[@spamacc7671]

Wait I need help if the clip thing that he took out once mine broke into 2 is it still fixable?

[@PC_Monkey]

@@spamacc7671 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.

[@tnn6022]

My ideapad H and G keys is not working most of the time. Your video is close enough and explanation is clear. Managed to take only H key cover out and brush clean and swab to clean even though it’s not very dirty. Power on then both key works even I just took out H key only. Thank you!

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[@qasimshaikh3261]

Thanks man for explaining in so detail about those switches.. I literally broke one and panicked cz I thought its not fixable. but after watching ur video I was able to fix it.

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[@LittlePlaylist74]

Thank you so much! This Video is still helping people like me even though it was posted 3 years ago! Thanks!

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[@maryloumiller2611]

Thank you! I work for Lenovo - had not done this for a while and needed to be reminded. Great job!

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[@rahulrajan]

Thank you so much for the tip with pressing the hinge down while removing the key. Saved me a key replacement.

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[@ukaszkonkol248]

Great! Thanks a lot. You've resolved my problem with how to get the key back in. Thank you :) Great video - short and easy :)

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[@pamelamerrifield4311]

Thank you for your video! I was able to fix my Z key in less than 10 minutes. Works perfectly!

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[@carolynr4100]

Thank you very much! I accidentally pooped off the M key while cleaning my keyboard. This really helped!!

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[@syphabelnades8445]

Thank you so much! I was worried that I've broken the keyboard, but it's all good now!

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[@yes2550]

Thanks bro this is good information and well recorded. At 3:00 there is some beeping, I think we have the same stove

[@PC_Monkey]

lol prob :) Thanks for the comment !!

[@BrennanValenzuela]

I have a thinkpad wireless keyboard and this tutorial helped where the inner clip was loose! Thank you for the well articulated explanation

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[@CeeZee_]

Good description, I would like to have seen some closer shots of the plastic retainer though.

[@PC_Monkey]

The plastic retainers are model specific and are different with every computer model. Unless you had the exact same brand and model computer seen, yours will look different. The idea of this video is to show you the general concept so you know what to look for in your model computer. If you need to see the exact retainer up close that goes to your computer, you would remove a key cap and view yours.

[@matiasmoulin2126]

Great video! I wish I had watched that before, because 1:24 is super important! I have indeed broken my hinge while pulling the key the wrong way. Most keyboards are not that fragile, I have pulled many keys before without super care, but some keyboards seems to be more fragile.

[@PC_Monkey]

Sorry :( Ya, keys are so fragile :(

[@nchaswal]

Totally.. The video explains everything in detail. It's awesome. I fixed CTRL key that my 2 Yr old son took off from my work laptop. Saved! 😅😅😢

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[@messyhomestead7320]

Could you recommend sourcing for the screwdriver? You mentioned it's important to use the right one. Thanks!

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[@idetsu13]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, the 2 small parts were disconnected and i didnt knew it, now i connected it and then inserted it i finally putted the key back (i had a bread crumb under the key)

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[@bellatrixlestrangeone1651]

Thank you. Took me a while but I got it now. Lifesaver ❤

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[@BoJlWebHuK]

Thank you very much for this instruction. I searched first in my own language, but the results were full of information garbage and completely on the wrong types of laptops with different keyboards. Then I decided to search in English and found your video. I bought a laptop of the same model range from a local classifieds site (used but in good condition) and after a few days my D key crumbled. It turned out that the carriage was damaged, just in the middle where both parts connect, it was broken off "mustache" (pin). I had to swap with some other key that I use the least. And there was just completely torn off the rubber key, this silicone "tubercle" (boob), and this problem had to be solved using thin double-sided tape. Now the key is pressed very tightly, but at least it works like that. After a short time, a similar problem arose with two other keys. One just falls out periodically from a light touch. Damn Lenovo engineers! The keys on this laptop are impossibly delicate and fragile. Is it because of one damaged key that it is proposed to buy and replace the entire keyboard, with disassembly of the entire laptop? Very stupid move by the company. And the very delicate plastic of the laptop case itself, scratches and crumbles like plasticine.

[@PC_Monkey]

Yes, keyboards are usually not designed very well :(

[@mmrr9650]

It worked! I was going nuts. Thanks :)

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[@philwyeth]

Perfect, straight to the point video. All the important pointers and tips highlighted. Thanks,

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[@duckw333d]

Oh gosh thank you so much Me and my brother were panicking cuz he broke it and if mom knew about this we would have been dead by now I was scared to take out the white part cuz it might break So I tried without pulling it out And it somehow worked!

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[@andyseinfeld1954]

I took out my letter H cuz i was bored then got really nervous I accidentally broke it but this video saved me the stress lol

[@PC_Monkey]

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[@filmahreyes-buenaflor6519]

Thank you very much, my laptop key fell out and this video really helped. Thanks!

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[@ghostkillerx9290]

​@@PC_Monkey i have a question what do u do when the whole keyboard isntworking?

[@PC_Monkey]

@@ghostkillerx9290 1. Remember to check the FAQ's first if you have a question. It could save you time waiting for an answer :) 2. 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; kzbin.info/www/bejne/raLVlJucpcl9ldk.

[@jinxedpenguin]

the retention clips are such a pain to get back together! I've literally never been able to get one back together without breaking it until today. Great tutorial! (though, it doesn't show how to put back together the retention clip, but after figuring it out I get why... camera angles would be painful!)

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[@Keepfaith101]

This helped me a ton! Thank you!

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[@DrCheez342]

Thanks man i thought ima have to live a no p key life

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[@iennaccaiennacca3624]

Thanks! Got lucky pulling out the Ctrl key before I saw this video, but followed your tips on putting it back, quite appreciated!

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[@aditpal1005]

Thank you - this helpful video explained to me why I broke the plastic clip below the S key (i was trying to clean under it) on my Thinkpad P1 by removing it incorrectly. While replacing it with a new clip though I tried several times unsuccessfully to follow the instruction at 4:00 which is to snap the bottom holes of the clip into the bottom pins first and then the top holes into the top pins. Looking at it through a magnifying glass I realized that the top pins are hooks pointing towards the screen. So I tried it in reverse which was to hook the top holes in the clip around the top hooks and then the bottom holes quickly snapped into place.

[@Geraldo-y3q]

dont know what i did i just ripped it out with a metal ruler before watching this vid but you helped me put it back in so ty

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[@virginiabethune3773]

Fantastic! Beautiful, detailed guide. The procedure worked perfectly to repair a loos key. Thanks!

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This was helpful! Took me 30 seconds thanks to you, thank you!!

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[@tomgengozian9530]

Hi, thanks for the video. I was able to replace the "N" on my son's laptop. I'm now having an issue with the "N" repeating "nnnnnn..." the up-and-down action on the keep seems fine and doesn't appear to be physically sticking. This issues doesn't happen all the time and sometimes tapping the "N" will stop the problem. The key does appear to be a little more depressed than the other keys on the keyboard. Is there a way to adjust the key so this issue will stop? Thanks!

[@p2nd4_31]

thanks bro, I got impulsive and took one of my keys out. I thought i broke it once I saw that the clip was separated but I was able to fix it up again with the help of my sister.

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[@AsusLaptop-ku1to]

thanks a lot!!! - also helped me with key replacement in ASUS X515EA - exactly the same mechanism

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[@NATASHA-q9m]

this was very helpful... Thanks a lot

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[@RKBock]

thank you!!!! I didn't see the bottom pins (3:49) when I tried repairing mine and (surprise) nothing worked. thank you!!!

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[@ferlinco]

wonderful stuff ^^ many thanks for making this video :)

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[@StratocasterS2000]

Thank you. In my case I just needed to remove and reset the "\" key. It is hard to press and get input.

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[@seansean6]

Very well explained. Thank you.

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[@IviweGwebo]

thanks man, just fixed mine right now. Gracias!

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[@dancerdancer3295]

These instructions worked for me.

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[@princessdaano5892]

Thank you it worked! I have another problem, the numeric keypads are not working on the right hand side. How to fix it?

[@PC_Monkey]

1. Do the keys feel like they are physically fine or do they feel like they have something mechanically wrong with them? 2. Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Liquid spill, overheating, Windows update, etc?

[@michaelzet3704]

thanks that was really helpful :) !

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[@ColdNHot0507]

Thank you.. saved me.

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[@felipecuevasceron6012]

Hello, good tutorial. I just have one question ¿do you have any tutorial to help me replace key cap + hinge for Lenovo Thinkbook 14 keyboard?

[@PC_Monkey]

Not for that specific model, no :( However, all keys are generally the same. If you get the concept of this video, it should help you remove and / or install any keyboard key. Is there a specific part you would like assistance with?

[@Supernichtpatrick]

My e key will be eternally thankful to you good sir

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[@jeremyrayski1898]

video solved my problem, well explained, thanks

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[@MostafaMahmoud-ko7pd]

Omg thanks u saved me a lot of time

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[@MostafaMahmoud-ko7pd]

Btw my key keeps falling out idk what's going on

[@PC_Monkey]

@@MostafaMahmoud-ko7pd 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.

[@amykreger7171]

Thank you so much, this was very helpful!

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[@siflos]

Thank you very much, i can reuse my keyboard, causing my child. after watching this video make easy to refair my "P" key. tengkiyu, tengkiyu tengkiyu very very very much...

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[@glenacresbaptistchurch8076]

Thank you for his Video. My T490S had a coffee spill and a couple of keys are not working. Can I use this method to pop the keys off and clean underneath?

[@PC_Monkey]

Yes, cleaning under will be a good idea if they feel 'sticky' at all. Hopefully the keyboard or the motherboard was not damaged by the spill !!

[@filolial7431]

Thank you so much omg your my life saver!! Haha, im stress when my keyboard K,L pop off because of my cat 🤣, thank you so so much!!

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[@michelazulay3447]

Great! Easy fix for me ! Thanks so much!

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[@stargazer4683]

Thank you sir my 3 key works again !!

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[@EFudd-lu6ji]

Thanks for the video. My function key on my Lenovo T560 popped off (hinge and all). The 2 plastic pieces making up the hing separated. I put them back together and installed the hinge(s). The hinge is locked in at both the top and bottom, but the key is laying flat rather than sticking up. Is it possible the hinge can be installed upside down?

[@PC_Monkey]

No. The hinge has to be installed correctly and be assembled correctly for the key assembly to work properly. 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.

[@muckeyduck3472]

Thanks. Is this a product defect, or a know problem with Lenovo product? My laptop has not been dropped, banged, or abused, and yet the C and V keys a popping off, and it looks like the top clips/retainers are busted. If this is a product wide issue, a trending problem with, in my case, X1 Carbon, it seems like Lenovo should be obliged to send the key retainer part.

[@PC_Monkey]

Keys are pretty cheap non-high-tech parts. They just break sometimes unfortunately. 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.

[@kokoclips3003]

Thank you so much Worked perfectly!!!

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[@Rash7]

Hey man, firstly, thanks so much for the video. My cat decided to scratch and damage + 4 of the number keys on the right hand side numpad on my Legion 5 Pro. I never use the numpad so it wasn't too big of a deal but I decided to buy replacement keys which also came with spare springs and retainer clips. I had trouble fixing them so I left it hanging for a while. I found your video again and decided to give it a try and it worked for 3 keys. However for one of the keys, the spring actually came off. I'm not sure if I wasn't being careful or because the clip was exposed for months, the glue weakened. What can I do instead? Additionally, I have problems with some other keys as well which being W, Q and D. Those keys are much more important and it was affecting normal use. So I decided to call up Lenovo and since I had a Legion Ultimate support, I was being offered to get a free replacement of the entire keyboard INCLUDING the palmrest (which had gotten dark in some spots due to me resting my palm all the time). Unfortunately, because 4 of my numkeys were damaged, and that falls under user inflicted damage, they couldn't proceed with the keyboard replacement and I was really pissed. If I manage to get my keys fixed (3 are done, just 1 left) and contact them again, do you think its safe to let them do the free replacement for me if they don't remember from before? The keys and clips look pretty much the exact same. I'm not sure if thats a really dumb idea, and I don't wanna get into any legal trouble or get my warranty fully void. Sorry for the long message.

[@Unknown-ti5px]

So ive tried putting my alt and smaller control keys back on after they snapped off and I've check and they arent broken at all from any pieces but when I try to put it back on (the key cap) how you did and when I try to press down the key they just slide straight off right after, is there any way you could help?

[@lokman175200]

Im having the same problem did you fix it?

[@JonBoy707]

Wow this is amazing help thanks!

[@PC_Monkey]

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[@absolute_philistine]

Wish I had seen this video earlier. :( Any idea if I can find key and retainers replacements out there for my Lenovo?

[@PC_Monkey]

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.

[@absolute_philistine]

@@PC_Monkey I see, thank you for the speedy response!

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[@Sky-bx9mn]

You're a lifesaver. Thank you!!!

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[@kaksoispisteviivadee]

thanks. You saved me.

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[@Kendra_Cc]

Great video! What could be wrong if my keys switched places? Example, I press Shift 9 to get ‘)’ instead of ‘(‘ or Shift 7 to get ‘^’ instead of ‘&’. Thank you

[@PC_Monkey]

1. Do the keys feel like there is something physically wrong with them or do they feel like they are mechanically working fine? 2. 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; kzbin.info/www/bejne/raLVlJucpcl9ldk.

[@ellenorbjornsdottir1166]

Did you do that deliberately? If so, the keys should work as the key that was in the place they're now it (so a Q will work as a T if the Q is put in the T's place)

[@faeriewiccan]

What about the hp pavillion gaming keys? Mine are worn out but work fine, Can they not just be replaced rather than taking out the retainer clip?

[@NuclearBuddah93]

Hey! Thanks for the video! How do I fix a key that keeps popping off if I hit it on the bottom edge? My R key keeps popping off....

[@PC_Monkey]

Have you removed the key assembly as seen here and inspected for damage or for the need to clean and then tried to reassemble it?

[@NuclearBuddah93]

@@PC_Monkey Yes, I closely inspected the key and the PC, both look fine to me, clean and nothing cracked, bent, or snapped, but maybe I'm missing something? Thanks for the reply!

[@PC_Monkey]

@@NuclearBuddah93 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 that fails, then most likley something is wrong with one of the key components. I would replace it if I couldnt get it to install correctly.

[@NuclearBuddah93]

@@PC_Monkey it is damaged. The two screen end loops on the plastic are bent outward compared to the next key over. I've put in a ticket with my company to get it fixed.

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[@AndreaT-tt5qm]

I don't know if you are still checking this but I thought I'd ask for advice. I need to reinstall my space key. I can easily get the 2 metal bars positioned. The top clicks easily but the bottom only clicks to the plastic key in the middle but not at the ends. Any suggestions?

[@PC_Monkey]

Either the hinge clip is damaged, not orientated correctly, or the metal pins on the keyboard are bent out of place and wont allow it to snap in correctly. Those are the most likely issues

[@seschul]

Super helpful! Thank you!

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[@douglascoleman2]

This helped greatly! Thank you!

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[@sanjeevshenoy1106]

Thank you so much i legit thought i broke my dad's new laptop lol 😭

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[@candylever3838]

what do we do if we’ve broken the really thin plastic on one of the corner holes? should we get a new retainer clip? or is there some way to diy it? my keycap will snap back in, but then come loose again even worse, my thinkpad (e15 gen 4) has a trackpoint and i broke the clip of the h key, so it’s differently shaped than all the other keys and i can’t just swap it out… wondering if i can get a replacement somewhere???

[@candylever3838]

the hole i’ve snapped was on the inner clip, by the way if that helps

[@PC_Monkey]

@@candylever3838 If any part of the key is damaged or broken, you will have to replace it. 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.

[@pacoabalde]

This helped a lot, thanks! (Thinkpad TrackPont Keyboard II)

[@matthewh5100]

Thx a lot man, the z key had me stressing😭

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[@SarojYadav-i2g]

thank you brother you help me a lot

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[@vtmegrad98]

When you say to "push up" around 3:00, does "up" mean towards the ceiling, or towards the keys above that one?

[@PC_Monkey]

Towards the key above that one :)

[@StaceyMcKenna]

This was close, but not quite, for mine (Thinkpad T480s). The 2 plastic pieces under the key behaved a little differently and needed to be held together then seated EXACTLY at the right spot. The the key on top had a pin on each side that had to be inserted, and THEN the magic press down to click the key into the plastic set and finally attached. Phew!

[@PC_Monkey]

Glad your all set :) Always here if needed !!

[@Spenorix]

WELL THIS LOOKS BETTER VIDEO TO MAKE ME FEEL BETTER CAUSE A LOT OF DESTRUCTIONS IN KEYBOARDS ARE GETTING FIXED

[@PC_Monkey]

thx :)

[@kateperry8524]

Hey do you have any advice on what to do if it does break?

[@PC_Monkey]

If any part of the key is damaged or broken, you will have to replace it. 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.

[@sultanghani7356]

Thanks man

[@PC_Monkey]

Your welcome !! Happy to help :)

[@ranunharanu1504]

Thanks man it was so helpful

[@PC_Monkey]

Great to hear !! Always here to help :):)

[@xephael3485]

Do this for Function Keys on top row 😛

[@PC_Monkey]

They are pretty much the same. Same components, just a bit smaller. Also, on some function keys, the hinge clips are orientated sideways from what is seen here. So you may be better inserting the pry tool from the top or bottom instead of the sides.

[@xephael3485]

@@PC_Monkey apparently the same model of laptop with identical looking keys can have up to 3+ different styles of key retainer types... If you make another video you might also want to mention that; as it could cause problems if they buy a keyboard online and think the parts will exchange.

[@PC_Monkey]

@@xephael3485 Yes, many models of computers are like that unfortunately :( Its not a very good system lol

[@EthanNicolls]

Thank you so much for the help

[@PC_Monkey]

Your welcome !! Happy to help :)

[@KJVAHISARNLGRJIEOISFKG]

how do i with my shift key?

[@PC_Monkey]

If you wish to see how to replace a large key such as Enter, Space, or Shift, view this video instead; kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIbTlqmHmtRkb8U

[@KJVAHISARNLGRJIEOISFKG]

@@PC_Monkey Thanks a bunch I ended up sorting it out

[@PC_Monkey]

@@KJVAHISARNLGRJIEOISFKG Glad your all set :) Always here if needed !!

[@KJVAHISARNLGRJIEOISFKG]

@@PC_Monkey Thanks mate

[@KING-wm8tc]

Love you bro ❤❤❤❤

[@PC_Monkey]

Thanks !! Glad this video was helpful :):)