Comments on: How to replace a Dell notebook keyboard http://www.joeandjamie.com/blog/2008/04/22/how-to-replace-a-dell-notebook-keyboard/ Our Blog About Life, Work, and Everything In Between! Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:32:39 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Darren http://www.joeandjamie.com/blog/2008/04/22/how-to-replace-a-dell-notebook-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-4610 Darren Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:11:58 +0000 http://joeandjamie.com/blog/?p=93#comment-4610 Thanks for your reply. I solved the problem - The old (original)ribbon was a bit knackered and creased to hell probably explaining why some keys did not respond properly. On ordering previously I had assumed that the dell inspiron 6000 was the same as an E1505 (Don't ask why - i kicked myself a few times). After re-ordering for the 6000, I was refreshed to find the keybd came with a new keyboard connector. BINGO! Thanks so much for getting back - have a fantastic New Year!!! Darren Thanks for your reply. I solved the problem –

The old (original)ribbon was a bit knackered and creased to hell probably explaining why some keys did not respond properly.

On ordering previously I had assumed that the dell inspiron 6000 was the same as an E1505 (Don’t ask why – i kicked myself a few times). After re-ordering for the 6000, I was refreshed to find the keybd came with a new keyboard connector. BINGO!

Thanks so much for getting back – have a fantastic New Year!!!

Darren

]]> By: Joe http://www.joeandjamie.com/blog/2008/04/22/how-to-replace-a-dell-notebook-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-4529 Joe Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:14:41 +0000 http://joeandjamie.com/blog/?p=93#comment-4529 <a href="#comment-4525" rel="nofollow">@Darren </a> Since its only those 3 keys I would say that possibly a defective part they sent you. But it's tough to say for sure since the 6 key seemed to be out on the old one as well, so it could potentially be other issues. I would contact Dell support again and let them know some of the same keys on the new keyboard are out again. They will be able to help you further. Even if you don't have support Dell will always troubleshoot for free. @Darren
Since its only those 3 keys I would say that possibly a defective part they sent you. But it’s tough to say for sure since the 6 key seemed to be out on the old one as well, so it could potentially be other issues. I would contact Dell support again and let them know some of the same keys on the new keyboard are out again. They will be able to help you further. Even if you don’t have support Dell will always troubleshoot for free.

]]> By: Darren http://www.joeandjamie.com/blog/2008/04/22/how-to-replace-a-dell-notebook-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-4525 Darren Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:45:44 +0000 http://joeandjamie.com/blog/?p=93#comment-4525 Hi there, Great post. I have a problem and am not sure what is causing it. I actually ordered a new keyboard for a dell inspiron six thousand (my six key amongst others not reponding). I noticed that there is an older type connector on this mainboard, but for starters they sent me the wrong keyboard. I had a few keys missing from an old inspiron I am fixing for my daughter. I was a bit peeved that the new keyboard ribbon did not fit snug into the connector (the one where you have to pull it up to remove the connector from the board. When I reseated the old keyboard (and I checked it was all in nice and flush and snug) some of the keys did not respond.. It seems to be the five, six and delete key. I have reseated the keyboard a million times and still, those keys do not respond. I cleaned with an air can to remove debris just incase but no luck. any suggestions? many thanks. Darren Hi there,
Great post. I have a problem and am not sure what is causing it. I actually ordered a new keyboard for a dell inspiron six thousand (my six key amongst others not reponding). I noticed that there is an older type connector on this mainboard, but for starters they sent me the wrong keyboard. I had a few keys missing from an old inspiron I am fixing for my daughter. I was a bit peeved that the new keyboard ribbon did not fit snug into the connector (the one where you have to pull it up to remove the connector from the board. When I reseated the old keyboard (and I checked it was all in nice and flush and snug) some of the keys did not respond.. It seems to be the five, six and delete key. I have reseated the keyboard a million times and still, those keys do not respond. I cleaned with an air can to remove debris just incase but no luck. any suggestions?

many thanks.

Darren

]]> By: Joe http://www.joeandjamie.com/blog/2008/04/22/how-to-replace-a-dell-notebook-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-4052 Joe Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:44:30 +0000 http://joeandjamie.com/blog/?p=93#comment-4052 <a href="#comment-4051" rel="nofollow">@Jenifer </a> Jenifer, I believe under the limited warranty its only certain parts and you have to ship the computer back to them, but I do think they send you a label. I think the keyboard falls under their complete care package, not the normal hardware warranty, but its worth a phone call to them. Even if you have to purchase a keyboard from them its very cheap, around $17-$25. @Jenifer
Jenifer,

I believe under the limited warranty its only certain parts and you have to ship the computer back to them, but I do think they send you a label. I think the keyboard falls under their complete care package, not the normal hardware warranty, but its worth a phone call to them.

Even if you have to purchase a keyboard from them its very cheap, around $17-$25.

]]> By: Jenifer http://www.joeandjamie.com/blog/2008/04/22/how-to-replace-a-dell-notebook-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-4051 Jenifer Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:49:23 +0000 http://joeandjamie.com/blog/?p=93#comment-4051 I was wondering what warranty you had. I have a dell inspiron 1545 that one of the keys just broke on. My warranty says 2 year limited warranty. And I was wondering if the keyboard would be covered. I was wondering what warranty you had. I have a dell inspiron 1545 that one of the keys just broke on. My warranty says 2 year limited warranty. And I was wondering if the keyboard would be covered.

]]> By: Ed Carroll http://www.joeandjamie.com/blog/2008/04/22/how-to-replace-a-dell-notebook-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-2844 Ed Carroll Sat, 01 Aug 2009 21:00:41 +0000 http://joeandjamie.com/blog/?p=93#comment-2844 Thanks you ............ Great instructions. My daughter lost one of the "shift" keys. I got a replacement from Dell, cost about $50 bucks (I think was a little on the high side) and just followed your instructions..........piece of cake! Thanks again Thanks you …………
Great instructions. My daughter lost one of the “shift” keys. I got a replacement from Dell, cost about $50 bucks (I think was a little on the high side) and just followed your instructions……….piece of cake!

Thanks again

]]> By: Rob http://www.joeandjamie.com/blog/2008/04/22/how-to-replace-a-dell-notebook-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-2370 Rob Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:15:44 +0000 http://joeandjamie.com/blog/?p=93#comment-2370 Thank you, very helpful. Thank you, very helpful.

]]> By: Joe http://www.joeandjamie.com/blog/2008/04/22/how-to-replace-a-dell-notebook-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-2167 Joe Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:54:26 +0000 http://joeandjamie.com/blog/?p=93#comment-2167 <a href="#comment-2121" rel="nofollow">@Amanda </a> Ouch! I hope it didn’t fry anything and it does dry out for you! @Amanda
Ouch! I hope it didn’t fry anything and it does dry out for you!

]]> By: Amanda http://www.joeandjamie.com/blog/2008/04/22/how-to-replace-a-dell-notebook-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-2121 Amanda Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:24:23 +0000 http://joeandjamie.com/blog/?p=93#comment-2121 Thank you so much for these instructions! My cat knocked a glass of water onto my laptop and this was a big help in getting the keyboard off. Hopefully with some drying time it'll be alright. The pics were a huge help. Thank you so much for these instructions! My cat knocked a glass of water onto my laptop and this was a big help in getting the keyboard off. Hopefully with some drying time it’ll be alright. The pics were a huge help.

]]> By: Jim http://www.joeandjamie.com/blog/2008/04/22/how-to-replace-a-dell-notebook-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-2019 Jim Wed, 27 May 2009 21:26:40 +0000 http://joeandjamie.com/blog/?p=93#comment-2019 Thankyou very much, this was maintenance made easy! Thankyou very much, this was maintenance made easy!

]]> By: Andrew http://www.joeandjamie.com/blog/2008/04/22/how-to-replace-a-dell-notebook-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-1907 Andrew Tue, 12 May 2009 23:02:26 +0000 http://joeandjamie.com/blog/?p=93#comment-1907 Hey Joe- Great advice! I don't know anything about computers, but I followed your instructions and the keyboard works perfectly. Cute wife too! ;) Hey Joe-
Great advice! I don’t know anything about computers, but I followed your instructions and the keyboard works perfectly. Cute wife too! ;)

]]> By: JessicaSino http://www.joeandjamie.com/blog/2008/04/22/how-to-replace-a-dell-notebook-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-1883 JessicaSino Sun, 10 May 2009 20:52:12 +0000 http://joeandjamie.com/blog/?p=93#comment-1883 I love it! That is way cool man! The steps weren’t that complicated too, which is great. I love it! That is way cool man! The steps weren’t that complicated too, which is great.

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