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    Can we glue keys back on?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by corona7w, Aug 7, 2008.

  1. corona7w

    corona7w Notebook Consultant

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    I was cleaning my notebook keyboard with a mini vac and a couple keys got sucked off. There is no physical damage to the components, it's just that the little suction cups are showing. Can I just glue them back on with one of those quick drying glues?
     
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    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    Where are the little plastic 'springs' that push the keys up? The suction cups are more part of the sensors, and you run he risk of possibly messing up as to how they respond to a keystroke by using glue, not to mention the feel is going to be mushy and off compared to how they used to be.

    If you have the plastic 'springs,' then they'd simply need to connect back to the keys. They'll click right into place...

    However, personally, I don't recommenced the glue route. I'd order a new keyboard from Lenovo before the glue, but that's me.
     
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    corona7w Notebook Consultant

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    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    Those are the plastic 'springs' I refer to. Should have probably explained better.

    ;)

    Just put it in place and click it into place. Those are what 'spring' in part with the suction cup to keep the key properly elevated and strokes correct.
     
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