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    Can you take keys off a keyboard and put them back on?
    Luigi Oppido
    Computer & Tech Specialist
    Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years.
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    Yes, so long as you're delicate as the base of the key and the slot on the keyboard aren't broken or damaged, you can pop the key off and put it back on no problem.
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    How can I tell if a key is broken after I've taken it off?
    Luigi Oppido
    Computer & Tech Specialist
    Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years.
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    Use the zoom on your camera or grab a magnifying lens and just look really carefully for any pieces that may be broken. It should be pretty obvious if you can get a good look.
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    What can I do if the scissor part of the keyboard breaks?
    Luigi Oppido
    Computer & Tech Specialist
    Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years.
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    If it can't be replaced, you're just going to need to replace the keyboard. Either that, or you're going to have to live without that key.
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    Should the keys be pressed down?
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    On most keyboards, place the key in the right place and push down. You'll know when you get it right. Test out the button and see if it's responsive. If it's working but feels a little stiff, pop the key back out and in again.
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