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    Ctrl key fell of my 1520

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by thevjm, Aug 5, 2007.

  1. thevjm

    thevjm Notebook Evangelist

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    This morning the Ctrl key fell off my 1520

    Does anybody know how to put it back on?
     
    thevjm, Aug 5, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Either you broke it or it just popped off. Turn the notebook off, and then try gently (but firmly) pushing the key back into the post it was on. If it doesn't work after a little effort, I'd just call Dell and have them ship you a new keyboard.
     
    Greg, Aug 5, 2007
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  3. thevjm

    thevjm Notebook Evangelist

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    Ya it just popped off while I was typing. I got it on, but it is very loose. I think I'll get another keyboard.
     
    thevjm, Aug 5, 2007
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  4. swarmer

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    I was able to reattach a key on my older Dell laptop. I think the service manual describes how to do it, if you're interested. They have the service manuals on the Dell website, under the support section.
     
    swarmer, Aug 5, 2007
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  5. The Tax Man

    The Tax Man Newbie

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    It is very tricky to get a key back on the 1520...it is very fiddly.

    There should be three parts to the key; the actual key, and two little plastic bits that connect the key to the board. Sit down and have a good look at how the three parts fit together with the board.

    I managed to fix mine, but i got a replacement keyboard in the end anyway.
     
    The Tax Man, Aug 6, 2007
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  6. streak

    streak Newbie

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    Any chance you could give me some tips on how to reattach a key to the 1520?

    Do you hsve to remove the pastic bits from the keyboard first? or jsut raise them to slide the top key top - right to left?

    Thanks
     
    streak, Sep 27, 2007
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