How to Repair Laptop Keyboard

The keyboard of a laptop computer is usually located directly on top of the computer and its sensitive hardware. This makes it comparatively difficult to repair, unlike that of a desktop computer. However, the most common issues in these keyboards are simple to fix. Here, they look at how to repair laptop computer keyboard when it malfunctions due to spillage of fluids on it, when particles become stuck in it or some keys simple fail to work.

If water spills on your laptop computer, you ought to immediately shut it off, if it is not already. The water could harm the electrical parts if the machine is still on. You ought to then carefully drain the water by tipping the tool upside down over a cloth. You ought to however not shake the computer; gently shift it to force the water out through the spaces between the keys. Using a blow drier in the chilled setting, gently dry the remaining water till the machine is sufficiently dry. Wait for a couple of days before turning the machine on to make positive that it dries.

This does not however work when other liquids spill on your machine. Some of them, such as soup, are known to permanently weaken some internal parts like the hard drive. In such a case, it would be necessary to contact your dealer for specialized repairs.

If debris is stuck under the keyboard, you ought to gently shake it to remove the particles. These may not cause any harm to your PC, but they may interfere with its proper functioning. If the debris remains stuck even after shaking, you ought to make use of a special vacuum designed for such particles. A can of compressed air will also dislodge the particles and make them fall off.

If a key has come off, you ought to gently remove the adjoining key by prying it cautiously using a screwdriver with a flat head. You must then cram the pattern of the key retainer, which is usually a white piece of plastic that connects the key to its corresponding hardware configuration. This is essential to enable you restore the key fundamentally. You ought to then place the key retainer of the broken key back to its place, following the pattern of its retainer.

If the keyboard is extensively damaged, it may require specialized repair or replacement. This can be pricey, depending on the dealer and/or the specifications of your laptop computer. You may use an outside keyboard with a PS2 or USB port as a temporary alternative before you can acquire a new.

Each key on a laptop computer keyboard has a spring-like design which allows the key to press the sensor underneath and convey the typed letters to the screen. If the key fails to press the sensor sufficiently, then the typed letter does not show on the screen.

When this is the case, you may try replacing the damaged key with another. You can get them from computer salvage stores, which purchasing defunct machines, disassemble them and sell their parts. This can be done without necessarily involving professional help.