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Well, this is annoying… my MacBook keyboard has started to go flaky, with several keys no longer working… the “” key, the “” key, and the “” key. Don’t see them? Dooh! I can’t type them, silly!

One of the regrettable side effects of Apple’s exceedingly-compact, dense designs is that repair/replacement of parts can be “challenging”, to phrase it kindly, and the keyboard is a good example: a key is “repaired” by disassembling almost the entire main body and replacing the whole keyboard assembly.

I’ve got the “AppleCare” extended warranty so I can get it fixed plenty easily, nevertheless still a hassle, especially since the problem appeared at the start of a three-day weekend. (Monday is the “Respect for the Aged” holiday in Japan.) The day after that, I’ll take the laptop to the repair place and hope it’s something they can do on site, knowing I’ll probably lose the laptop for a week or more.

So, we’ll probably see zero posts on my blog for a while, except that perhaps this will be motivation for me to finally clean my office desk to the point that I can access my MacPro (my desktop Mac). These days, I normally do all my work with my laptop while reclining in a big soft La-Z-Boy, so my desk has grown to be a vast wasteland of random debris piled in layers over time. If I clean, I’ll be astonished if I don’t find a fossil or two.

I will soothe the pain this evening by (yet again) drowning myself in beef and beer at the great BBQ/Beer garden feast at the hotel next to the (oddly-named) Qanat Mall, as I’ve written of several times.

PS: if my prose on this post seems a bit stilted this time, it’s owing to the fact that I can’t type the letter “” (again, I can’t type it!), so I’ve had to find alternative ways to phrase things. Which letter? That’s for the reader to decipher. Here’s a hint: this post has every letter except the one I can’t type.

Here’s another hint: to write this post while avoiding the letter that my keyboard rejects, I had to often refer to my thesars.

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External Laptop Keyboard

My young brother has bought a new computer keyboard for his laptop. At the first, I was confused why he got an extra keyboard. Later, I had the answer. For he works in the campus office, and his laptop always stay at the office. But he types a lot. That made his dell 6000 Keyboard out of burden. Some keys switched to retirement. Then he chose to get an external keyboard. On the one side, it can save certain money. On the other hand, external keyboard is stable than the one itself.

Once you work in a fixed location with your notebook computer like home, office or other place, its better to have an external laptop keyboard. Usually, desktop requires an external one to prolong the time of our laptop, while, an external keyboard is a good way to save money for a broken laptop keyboard.

To have a look of the priceof Compaq NX6115 Keyboard, Gateway 8011381R Keyboard, and HP 441541-001 Keyboard, its obvious that they are more than 50 dollars and even higher of the original one. What if it got broken again? Every time I type on the keyboard, I am too sensitive to hit strongly. As to the computer keyboard, I have no such worry. Then how to select an external laptop keyboard? USB interface is essential as far as my concern. Generally, the USB interface can be seen on the side of laptop. And its easy to set keyboard with a USB interface. The current keyboard products are not all are used USB interface. There are a large number of PS/2 interface computer keyboards.

So we should make it clear while we buy an external keyboard. Second, the size of laptop keyboard should be taken into account. The exact size can have a better sense while hit the keys. Not like compaq NX6105 Keyboard, its so vulnerable to play games.

Its not so difficult to select one for your notebook. And I have made my mind to get an external one to release my laptop keyboard. I will have a try and hope share more information with you later.

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How to Replace a keyboard for Gateway Laptop Keyboard

Visit the Gateway support document website and locate the “User’s Guide” section of the listings for your laptop model. You should be able to locate either a “component replacement manual,” or a document focusing specifically on replacement of the Gateway Laptop Keyboard for that model (as different models of keyboards have slightly different methods of removing the keyboard.) You may also wish to check the FAQ’s in the support documents of your model, as they may also contain information on replacing the keyboard.
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Power down your Gateway laptop and remove the battery. This will not only ensure that you don’t accidentally damage your laptop by powering it up while working on its components, but may also be necessary to reach the mounting screws for your laptop’s keyboard. Press the power button once after the battery has been removed to discharge any remaining electricity that the laptop may have stored.
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Consult the support documents for your Gateway laptop model and find out where the keyboard mounting screws are located. There will most likely be between two and five screws, depending on the specific model of laptop that you own. You may be required to remove the keyboard bezel (the strip of plastic that runs along the top of the keyboard) in order to reach some or all of the screws; this can be done either by sliding the bezel off to the right of the laptop or by simply lifting it off once loosened (though you may need to use a coin or flat-head screwdriver to detach clips or pry the bezel out of its resting location.)
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Remove the screws holding the Gateway Laptop Keyboard in place.

The screws will either be located on the bottom of the laptop (under the space that the battery occupies) or beneath the keyboard bezel. Put the screws in a safe place where they will not be lost, since you will need to use them to secure the new keyboard.
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Lift the keyboard up from the bottom, detaching the keyboard connector and pulling the keyboard itself free from the Gateway laptop, then setting it aside. You may need to once again use a coin or flat-head screwdriver in order to depress clips which might be holding the keyboard in place.)
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Plug your new keyboard into the keyboard connector, then carefully place it back into the space previously occupied by your old Gateway Laptop Keyboard . If the keyboard is designed to be held in place by clips, press down with sufficient pressure to clip the keyboard into place.
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Replace the screws that you had previously removed from the Gateway laptop. Make sure that the screws are firmly in place both to ensure that the keyboard is secure and also to eliminate any potential problems with replacing the bezel or battery.
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Reattach the bezel (if you removed it) and the laptop battery, making sure that all components have been reattached and are firmly secured. Once the battery is back in place, press the power button to power up the Gateway laptop and give your operating system a chance to recognize the newly-installed keyboard.

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It’s a good idea to clean your laptop keyboard regularly. However, to avoid damaging it, there are some things you need to keep in mind when you are removing dust and particles, or cleaning the keys.

Every so often, you can use a vacuum to clean your laptop keyboard. Use the little portable vacuums, with either the tiny (toothbrush-size) brush or the upholstery-cleaning attachment. This effectively sucks up all the crud in the keyboard. It’s amazing to watch.

Some people prefer to clean the keyboard by using a can of compressed air. This is not recommended, because the air can blow the crud in your keyboard further inside the laptop. Instead, use a vacuum.

Remember to have the computer turned off when you do this!

To clean the tops of the keys, use isopropyl alcohol. Soak it up into a soft, dust-free cloth, or use a cotton swab and gently rub the key tops. Try not to drip any alcohol inside the keyboard, and never use a spray cleaner directly on the keyboard.

In addition to cleaning your keyboard regularly, you should also consider washing your hands from time to time.

Well then you’ve come to the right place. Here we will show you how to remove a laptop keyboard?

So you have decided to devote time to go through this article and educate yourself on how to remove a laptop keyboard. Good here we go.

This article has been divided into steps that should be followed to remove a laptop keyboard. The steps are in an ordered sequence. So every step is to be implemented after its previous step and before the following one.

One last hurdle before starting…

A word of caution

Different manufacturers have different way of placing the keyboard on the System Board. Some manufacturers might change the way the keyboard sits on the system board for different models.

So it’s not really possible to give a magic pill to help you remove a laptop keyboard because that would demand an understanding of your particular laptop model.

Then what is that we are here for…

Well here we will operate on a Dell-Latitude D505 model and show you how to remove a laptop keyboard. That should give you a fair bit of idea about the keyboard removal process.

We know you are smart enough to explore your way through your laptop after being equipped with the knowledge we are sharing here. In case you are stuck at any point don’t hesitate to consult an authorized service agent in your local area.

Content in a nutshell

The article on “how to remove a laptop keyboard” is divided into the following steps

• Step 1:Before replacing the keyboard
• Step 2:Those troubling screws
• Step 3:Keyboard cable and separation
• Step 4:keyboard in your hand

Benefits:Cleaning your computer keyboard will not only result in sticky-free keys but also ensure that your keyboard will continue to function properly by removing dirt, dust and other particles that can damage the keyboard’s circuits.

Cleaning the Keyboard
1. Unplug the keyboard and turn it upside down and shake to remove and dust/dirt/crumbs that may be stuck in the keyboard. (It is advised that you do this outside or over a garbage can.)

2. Take a can of compressed air and spray in between and around keys while holding the keyboard upside down to remove any remaining unwanted particles. (You can use the soft brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner and vacuum out the junk instead of using a can of compressed air.)

3. Wrap a cotton cloth or paper towel around your pointer finger and moisten it with a mild cleaning agent or rubbing alcohol and use it to clean the top of the keys. (Be careful to not add too much liquid or else it may drip into the spaces between the keys and damage the circuits.)

4. Take a cotton swab and moisten it with a mild cleaning agent or rubbing alcohol. Use this to clean in between the spaces of the keys.

5. Let your keyboard dry and plug it back into the computer.

Spills: If you spill a liquid onto your keyboard (or laptop), disconnect the keyboard (or remove the batteries in a wireless keyboard), turn it upside down and shake it gently to get as much liquid out of the keyboard as you can. With the keyboard turned upside down use a paper towel or cloth moistened with water and try to wipe off the top of the keyboard. Let the keyboard sit upside down overnight to dry off. (Blowing the keyboard with a blow-dryer can quicken the drying process)

Note: Purchasing a keyboard cover or protector will protect your keyboard from dust and any unexpected spills that may occur.