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    Missing Keys(m50vn)

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Yenkaz, Jan 31, 2009.

  1. Yenkaz

    Yenkaz Notebook Consultant

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    Recently lost two keys(half key and 1 key) on my m50vn, is there any cheap way to get a replacement for these?
     
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    Yes, contact Asus and have them send you a replacement. Your notebook should still be under warranty and they can arrange a cross-ship for a new keyboard.
     
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    Yenkaz Notebook Consultant

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    It seems a bit extreme for two small pieces of plastic, i really just need two keys to pop in, the underlying mechanism to hold on the keys is even still there.
     
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    Assuming nothing got snapped or broken, you could try and attach the keys back on the keyboard. However, the cross-ship wouldn't be too bad of an idea because it's a cheap way to get a new keyboard. I believe your only cost is the shipping cost for mailing your old keyboard back to Asus.
     
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    The keys are not just broken off, they're gone, leaving a base with the holding mechanism.

    Asus HQ in Europe is in the Netherlands, which I believe which I've heard is slow, I cannot afford to lose a fully functional laptop for weeks just because of two keys
     
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    Sorry, I wasn't aware you are in Europe :eek:
    In that case, the fastest solution would probably be for you to purchase a new keyboard. To give you a rough idea of the cost, Asus is selling the M50 keyboard for $20 USD here in the States. Unfortunately, it is very rare and almost impossible to find retailers selling individual keys for a particular laptop keyboard. Either way, your best bet is to call your local Asus service center and ask if they can send you just the keyboard.
     
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    I don't suppose there are someone out there with a broken keyboard for a m50 willing to make a deal? I only found some unreasonable deals on the net.

    For now i ripped off some lesser used keys and put them in, but it stills annoys me to no end.
     
    Yenkaz, Feb 2, 2009
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