How to Replace a Missing Key on a Dell Laptop

The keys on the keyboard of your Dell laptop will be the most common wear on your computer. Keys are used daily and are subject to breaking the most often. Replacing a key on your Dell laptop will require a key-replacement kit. You can find a key-replacement kit at any computer electronics store. Replacing a key is a cheaper alternative to replacing the full keyboard on your Dell laptop.

Things You'll Need

• Key-replacement kit
• Phillips-head screwdriver

Instructions

1. Turn off your Dell laptop and remove the power cord.

2. Place the square key retainer in the empty key slot.

3. Place the circular retainer on top of the square retainer. The two retainers will “Snap” in to place.

4. Press your replacement key down on top of the retainers. The new key will also “Snap” in to place.

References

• Laptop Repair 101: A key fell off the laptop keyboard. Fixing the problem.