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Easy

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4

Time Required

                          4 minutes

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  • Keycaps
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What you need

Step 1

              Keycaps
  • Identify the correct type of key to replace.
  • Keys such as “Shift” and “Enter” have multiple slots, and each slot has a different shape, so be sure to pick the correct one.

Identify the correct type of key to replace.

Keys such as “Shift” and “Enter” have multiple slots, and each slot has a different shape, so be sure to pick the correct one.

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Step 2

  • Insert the keycap puller so that the teeth at the end of the puller sit beneath the keycap.
  • Apply enough upwards force for the keycap to pop out.

Insert the keycap puller so that the teeth at the end of the puller sit beneath the keycap.

Apply enough upwards force for the keycap to pop out.

Step 3

  • Apply 91% isopropyl alcohol to microfiber cloth.
  • Wipe around the key.
  • Make sure that there is no residual stickiness on the key.

Apply 91% isopropyl alcohol to microfiber cloth.

Wipe around the key.

Make sure that there is no residual stickiness on the key.

Step 4

  • Position the replacement keycap above the keyslot.
  • Using your finger, apply downwards force to the keycap until you hear it snap into place.

Position the replacement keycap above the keyslot.

Using your finger, apply downwards force to the keycap until you hear it snap into place.

Use a diagnostic tool such as an online keyboard tester to test the key.

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