Can anyone tell me how to fix the Enter key . It fell of my keyboard and I cant get it back on . I appreciate any help you could give me Thanks so much !
2007-03-05 08:57:04 · 7 answers · asked by mango 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
The keys are designed to "pop" off and should leave a small hole underneath with (usually) a rubberized gasket showing when you take it out.
Using a toothpick or pencil, you can usually press the key down when the keytop is off and it will still work.
If the ENTER key was not broken, then it should simply snap back on centering the slot on the key with the hole in the keyboard and pressing firmly. However, if the hard plastic slot broke off and was left in the hole where the ENTER key should be, it is damaged and will need to be replaced.
As someone else above said, you could try superglue on the key and hope that it bonds to the other part, but you also do not want so much glue that the key is stuck in the permanently up or (worse) permanently down position.
With keyboards being so relatively inexpensive nowadays, you may do better to simply replace it and not worry about it.
2007-03-05 09:12:36 · answer #1 · answered by SteveN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't specify if this is a laptop or desktop. Here is the resolution for both:
Desktop: Go buy a new keyboard. Unless this is a very special keyboard to you it will be a lot better to just spend the $4-$5 it will cost to get a new one.
Laptop: Here is the tricky part. There is a 2 parts to the key. There is a small stock under the key surrounded by a spring. Check the end if that stock, it should have a lip. If all you see is shaved plastic you cannot repair this key. Otherwise, put the spring around the stock and apply minor to moderate EQUAL pressure to the key as you insert it back in to place. Listen for the "Click" and it should work. Probably a little lose, but will work.
Finally if it's a laptop, and it still doesnt work, or you need to replace it you can always find relacements on eBay or google.
Good luck
2007-03-05 09:08:37 · answer #2 · answered by mjohnson2469 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I was in your shoes, I would take the keyboard back to the store where I bought it. If you did not buy your computer from a store, then find somebody close that repairs computer equipment.
2007-03-05 09:02:54 · answer #3 · answered by Denise T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well There are many WIERD ways THat YOu CAn do that. you can do it the OKAY WAY and Turn your computer off then hardingly push the key back on. or your can super glue it. are you can be a redneck for a while And DUCKTAPE it. Just something to help you along the way.
2007-03-05 09:04:05 · answer #4 · answered by bRaY L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How could it have been knocked off...sounds fishy. If you cant push it in make sure its lined up correctly! If it wont dont waste your time the keyboard was so cheap it broke that easily it probably isn't worth your time!
2007-03-05 09:02:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1ST TAKE A DEEP BREATH! .. its okay.. if there is a skeleton of they key on your keyboard.. that is all you need for your key if you can't get the shell on it as long as you know that it is the enter key... my school has that same problem it doesnt bother me.. it shouldn't you ..!
2007-03-05 09:16:13 · answer #6 · answered by i-love-you! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Fell" off did it? I suspect it had a little help... Buy a new keyboard - they are only £2! :)
2007-03-05 09:00:01 · answer #7 · answered by Linux OS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋