How to Put the Tab Key Back on a Dell Keyboard

Fragile laptop keys are connected only by a small, plastic assembly. Frequent use can cause Dell laptop keys to loosen and fall off. If the "Tab" key falls off of your Dell keyboard, and the plastic assembly is still intact, there is no need to replace the entire keyboard. No tools are needed. Replace the key yourself to save money and keep the keyboard working efficiently.

Instructions

1. Line up the "Tab" key over the attachment assembly on the keyboard where it originated from.

2. Push the key down a few times until it clicks into place.

3. Test the key by pressing it. Make sure it springs up and down like the other keys.

References

• Dell Support: A Key Falls Off of the Keyboard on a Laptop

Resources

• Dell Support: How to Reattach a Key on a Dell Portable Keyboard