subject: How to Fix A Fallen Key of Laptop Keyboard [print this page] Recently one of my friends who is a game fans had his MX6454 Laptop Keyboard repaired for three times. Though I suggested him to get a replaced keyboard, his keyboard still suffers the same problem. There is always one or two key out of control. So it's annoying to have a broken key, especially if the key is an often-used one. Replacing a key on a keyboard can be somewhat complicated, since the key hardware can vary, even on the exact same model of computer.
Here list the steps to follow or for reference:
First, check the broken key. You can press the key down, if the key can spring back up, which means the cup is fine. If not, that means the cup is broken. Then use a flathead screwdriver to pry the key off and the plastic mechanism underneath the key. Make sure the replaced key fits for your laptop keyboard. put some superglue on the end of the replacement rubber cup. Then place the cup into the middle of the empty space on the exact place where the old one located. Next, insert the small tabs on the sides of the plastic mechanism under the hooks on the keyboard. These tabs will be located in different positions depending on exactly when and where your Pavilion laptop was manufactured, but as long as the mechanism is orientated correctly, there will only be one way for the tabs to fit. Press down on the other side of the mechanism, once the tabs are in place, to lock the entire piece into place. Finally, push down until you hear it snap into place. Repeat this for the key cap you removed earlier. Now this Gateway MX6454 Laptop Keyboard can work again.
It's not difficult to replace the key. When you came across this situation, you can try this by yourself, like this Gateway MX6454 Laptop Keyboard. You can save a sound sum of money. What's more, you will enjoy the procedure.
