How do you fix a broken key on a keyboard?

Here's how to do it.
  1. Step 1: Pop Out the Key. Use a flathead screwdriver to get the key out. ...
  2. Step 2: Get a Piece of a Straw. Cut off a little more than an inch of a clean plastic straw.
  3. Step 3: Fold and Insert. ...
  4. Step 4: Trim to Fit. ...
  5. Step 5: Put Key Back in the Keyboard.
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What to do if a key on keyboard is broken?

You can usually gently pry off a keycap with a flat head screwdriver. Just be careful not to use too much force—they're easy to break if you slip or pry too hard. Once you get the keycap off, place it on the switch of the missing key and push down gently until it snaps into place.
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Why is one key on my keyboard not working?

If specific keyboard keys are not working, the simplest and most likely cause is that something is preventing your presses from being recognized. Grab a can of compressed air with a thin nozzle (most come with one) and blow air under the problem key or keys.
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How do you glue keyboard keys?

You don't need the epoxy with these feet, but just for future reference, you can purchase "five minute epoxy" at most any hardware store. To use it you squeeze out equal portions onto a disposable material that you can then mix the two parts together on. Then you apply it to the surface/s of what you want to glue.
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How do you replace keys on a keyboard?

Insert a flat object below the key, such as a small flathead screwdriver or a car key, as shown in the picture. Once placed below the key, twist the flat object or push down until the key pops off. If you want to remove more than one key, repeat this process until all keys are removed.
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How To Fix - HP Laptop Key Replacement / Repair for Small Normal Sized Letter Function F Arrow Keys



How do I reattach Shift key?

  1. Push down the metal bracket at the center, this will raise up both sides.
  2. Slip on one of the little white pieces, make sure it's rotated the right way.
  3. Lift the metal bracket by lifting up the white piece you just slipped on, slip on the other piece.
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How much does it cost to replace a key on a laptop?

If your laptop keys are sticky, or some of them are missing, or the keyboard isn't working at all, you can usually replace the entire keyboard yourself for between $20 and $60.
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How do I reattach my backspace key?

  1. Flip the detached backspace key upside down and remove the plastic retainer underneath. This plastic piece is square in shape and light in color. ...
  2. Insert the retainer into the backspace key's location on the keyboard. ...
  3. Push the backspace key back over the fastened retainer.
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