How to Remove a Keyboard Key on a Dell Latitude
The Dell Latitude is a line of notebook computers designed primarily for business use. Dell advertising promotes the machines for durability and security. The keyboard on a Latitude is designed to be removed as an entire component, or individual keys can be removed and replaced if necessary. Each key snaps into the main board with a small plastic peg on a rubber plunger and a wire spring underneath the key to snap it back into position after each keystroke. Use a delicate touch, and the key will pop off a Dell Latitude in a few seconds.
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Instructions
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Shut down the Latitude by clicking the "Start" button on the lower left-hand corner, then choosing "Shut Down" and clicking "OK." Wait for the notebook to power down.
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Raise the notebook cover by pressing the release button on the front edge and lifting the cover to expose the keyboard underneath.
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Gently insert the flat edge of a screwdriver between the key to be removed and the key immediately below it, looking down on the keyboard.
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Ease the edge of the blade underneath the key and slowly lower the screwdriver handle to pry off the key.
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Lift the loosened key straight off the rubber plunger and wire spring beneath it, taking care not to dislodge the adjacent keys.
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Tips & Warnings
Replace the key by centering it in the correct orientation over the rubber plunger and pressing gently straight down until it clicks into place.
