How to Reattach a Keyboard Key

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Inspect the back of the key for damage.. Check your keyboard to make sure the base is intact.. Replace the retainer bracket if your key has one.

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1

Inspect the back of the key for damage.

Step 1

Inspect the back of the key for damage.

2

Check your keyboard to make sure the base is intact.

Step 2

Check your keyboard to make sure the base is intact.

3

Replace the retainer bracket if your key has one.

Step 3

Replace the retainer bracket if your key has one.

4

Hook the side of the key with the latch into place first.

Step 4

Hook the side of the key with the latch into place first.

5

Push the other side of the key into place.

Step 5

Push the other side of the key into place.

6

Press up and down on the button to make sure it holds.

Step 6

Press up and down on the button to make sure it holds.

7

Look under the key to make sure it is intact.

Step 7

Look under the key to make sure it is intact.

8

Check to make sure the plunger is intact.

Step 8

Check to make sure the plunger is intact.

9

Align the key with the base and plunger.

Step 9

Align the key with the base and plunger.

10

Press the key onto the plunger and wait for a click.

Step 10

Press the key onto the plunger and wait for a click.

11

Test to make sure the key works.

Step 11

Test to make sure the key works.

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