Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

                          1 - 3 minutes

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Introduction

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Step 1

              Key
  • Make sure the computer is unplugged and turned off.
  • Open the laptop so that the keyboard is fully exposed.

Make sure the computer is unplugged and turned off.

Open the laptop so that the keyboard is fully exposed.

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Step 2

  • Place the plastic opening tool in the crevice near the key that needs to be removed.
  • This works best if the tool is placed at the top of the key.

Place the plastic opening tool in the crevice near the key that needs to be removed.

This works best if the tool is placed at the top of the key.

Step 3

  • Gently lever the tool downward until the key tilts upward.
  • At this point, move the tool around in order to completely pry the key off the keyboard. As the key is removed, small pops will be heard.
  • This step may take longer for larger keys.
  • When reinserting the key, gently press down until 2 clicks are heard (4 for larger keys).

Gently lever the tool downward until the key tilts upward.

At this point, move the tool around in order to completely pry the key off the keyboard. As the key is removed, small pops will be heard.

This step may take longer for larger keys.

When reinserting the key, gently press down until 2 clicks are heard (4 for larger keys).

Step 4

  • Carefully remove the key from the base.

Carefully remove the key from the base.

Step 5

  • If the issue is a sticky key, make sure to clean the area once it is removed.
  • Use a cotton swab with alcohol to clean the underside of the key and the key slot.

If the issue is a sticky key, make sure to clean the area once it is removed.

Use a cotton swab with alcohol to clean the underside of the key and the key slot.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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