How To Fix Dell Laptop Keyboard Key - Key Install Repair

Video Description

In this video, I'll show you how to physically repair a Dell laptop keyboard key. Ill show you how to safely remove the key assembly and also how to safely install a key assembly. If there is nothing physically wrong with your key but its still not working correctly, try troubleshooting it as seen here: https://youtu.be/wqrchfpdJ_w. If you need to see a larger key demonstrated, refer to this video; https://youtu.be/HsU3HOZUwy4. Related Links: Check out the FAQ's and the Related Links below for more helpful info !! Please remember to Like, Share and Subscribe if this was helpful !! Please subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@JamTechs where I give you 5 minute or less videos about cool tech! FAQ's: Q: Where can I purchase replacement keys? A: If the key assembly is not installing correctly, its either due to a component being damaged and needing to be replaced or a component not being orientated correctly. I would disassemble the key as seen here in this video and inspect for damage. If there is no damage, install the key. If there is damage, replace the key. Would you like help locating a key? If so, what is the brand and model for your computer? Q: My Key Cap will not click down in place correctly. What's wrong? A: If the key assembly is not installing correctly, its either due to a component being damaged and needing to be replaced or a component not being orientated correctly. I would disassemble the key as seen here in this video and inspect for damage. If there is no damage, install the key. If there is damage, replace the key. Would you like help locating a key? If so, what is the brand and model for your computer? Q: The hinge clip came apart into two pieces. How can I reassemble? A: They fit together with a small plastic pin on the left and right of the inner clip. These fit into holes on the outer clip. I show how to reassemble those at the end of this video: https://youtu.be/P_U_VzVxgK4. Or, you can remove another key cap and copy the clip under it. Q: The Hinge Clips came off with the Key Cap. What do I do? A: Because they key can usually not be reinstalled with the Retainer Clip and the Key Cap still attached to each other, you would have to separate them as seen here, using a small flat pry tool. Q: The rubber spring came off. How do I reattach it? A: There isn't really a good way to reattach those. They are not meant to be replaced. Best advice is try to use a small amount of glue. If that does not work, you may have to replace the keyboard. (updated 5/20/25)