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I successfully reattached the key, but now it doesn't register on the screen when it's pressed, although it feels 'right' to the touch. What do l need to do?

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First, take the key - you should see a small white button underneath. Press it. If it doesn't respond, you need a new key. If it does work, make sure the key is perfectly aligned with the button.

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I put the key on and only half remains on; the other half just lifts. What do I do?

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Completely remove the key. Put the lose side in the slot, then click the other side in.

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The key isn't completely going in. Any reason why?

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You need to completely remove the key and put the bottom on first. Next clip, the top on.

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One of the four hooks is broken on a key of our Dell Inspiron 3000 computer. Our cat jumped on it and pulled off the key. It can't be put back on because of the broken hook. Do I need to get a new keyboard?

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There is no need to purchase an entire keyboard. Several e-Bay sellers sell individual keys.

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Can I replace heavily scratched keys on my laptop keyboard like C, F, R, 4, space bar, Alt?

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If you wish to replace heavily scratched keys on your laptop keyboard, you can purchase individual keys from laptopkey.com or buy replacement keyboard from laptopkeyboard.com.

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How can I clean my keyboard after spilling a liquid on it?

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If it is an external keyboard try to pry off the keys one by one, then clean all the keys individually with some detergent and then clean the inside of the keyboard with some cotton swabs, and if the keys still don't click add some WD-40 to the keys. If it is a laptop keyboard I would see your local PC shop for advice.

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I was reading a book and it sorta fell off and broke my "I: key. Now, the key is absolutely broken, out of place. How exactly do you fix this problem?

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Follow the steps in the article to replace the key.

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My Samsung rv711 keyboard is not working. Do I need to buy new keyboard?

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You can try to clean it, or take out your keyboard keys and then put then in the keyboard again. But if you find this does not work, then buy a new keyboard.

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My space key wasn't working well, so I tried to take it out and clean it, but I hadn't read this article. Now it won't go in properly and it won't work! It's a school computer. What do I do?

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Make sure the bars in your space key lined up properly, as that might be your problem.

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