How to fix sticky laptop keys
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Simple fix for cleaning laptop keys that are sticking from spilt drinks, sugar, dirt, etc.
this laptop is an HP.
DISCLAIMER: Repairs should be done at your own risk, each laptop and manufacturer may be different. Always take your laptop to a qualified professional for service questions.
This is the best help I could ever get. Thanks so much my friend. My schools computer had a few broken keys, they would not give me a new one. I had to fix it my self . I AM LITERALLY SO HAPPY . THNLS SO MUCH.
i tried pulling a key out with a knife and i broke one of the black pieces, so now i have sticky keys and a missing one. thanks
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Well you have to be gentle, and he also said using a knife probably wasn't the best tool. *shrugs* I used a knife and it was fine. I actually had to do it on the space bar, that's the easiest to break, and all I had to do was alternate sides and jiggle jiggle a little.
it says in the desc the repairs should be done at you own risk, so um.. this was kinda your fault.
@@GabrielKhan0401 what if you don't have achaolly wipe thingys
This was magical, as this happened to me and sticky keys suck! Thanks, this was an awesome tutorial
Very well explained, tried this method. WORKED GREAT. No more sticky keys. Thank You
Thanks a lot, Johnny. Distilled vinegar worked wonders for me
I would suggest to not use that since it's acidic and can accelerate corrosion on the parts. Alcohol is better since it doesn't corrode anything, secondly, it evaporates pretty much in seconds. As compared to vinegar which can stay for hours since it's not volatile.
But yeah, the cleaning power is pretty similar for both chemicals. I'm glad your laptop didn't react to the vinegar.
Thanks bro, I fixed the key and I broke it at the same time. The sticking keys stopped typing on its own, I don't have a number 6 anymore.
Dude you are really a lifesaver.
I aint good at any of this either but your video was spot on.
Thanks a bunch !
Thank you for the feedback! Glad it helped you 🤙🏼🙏
Word of warning, if you want to avoid potential shorts, unplug your laptop and pull out the battery, after applying any liquid to your keys, make sure to wait at minimum 20-50 minutes to let the keys air dry. After they have dried, I suggest testing the keys before re-applying the key caps, that way the plastic parts don't get worn down by friction from repeatedly taking them off and on again. Lastly, a toothpick or sewing needle will be a bit more precise in applying the pressure needed to pull off the keys, reduces risk of damaging the fragile plastic parts beneath.
Note, these measures will reduce risk of permanent damage but will not fully mitigate the possibility of accidental damage to your keyboard, BUT it may still be worth a try when done with utmost caution. Isopropyl alcohol, cotton swabs, and toothpicks are infinitely cheaper than taking your machine in to a computer repair shop. Be careful so that should this fix not work, you don't increase the potential cost to have your computer fixed.
I followed your instructions and tools; it worked for me. Thanks!
Wow thank you for this! My laptop key was stuck and now it's totally working. Woot! Thanks!
I had a sticky space key. Unfortunately, even after following all of your steps, my key now stays lifted and won’t stay down. It turned out of a tiny broken part of a key flap mechanism.
At least it's not sticky anymore. Or is it?
Awesome video. I got some keys to clean on my laptop too.
When I used to work at a internet Cafe back in the early 2000s we used windex on the the keyboards and thin wipe them down so that could be a alternative just dont over spray
I have a crumb under the m key and have to push hard to make it work. Thank you for this tip. _Update:_ with your tip I was able to get the key off and found a piece of a fingernail under the key from when I was cutting my nails. The key is all fixed now and working perfectly, thank you so much!
Glad it worked for you. Thank you for the feedback 🙏
Thank you ! It saved the day for me. I enjoy my computer but know nothing on how to fix things. You're the best.@@Random_dudestuff
thanks, buddy, I spilled tea over the touchpad. the trick worked perfectly
Glad it worked for you!
i literally did the exact same thing like 2 days ago and my keyboard (notably, space) is so stuck and im off to do this now
Thanks my dude. Absolutely helpful.
Glad it helped, thanks for the positive feedback 🤙🏼
Doesn't work ruined my chromebook space bar more, and ruined my chromebook and now its glitching. What a tutorial you made.
pulled it out with my finger nail and worked like a charm. Thanks so much!
Glad it worked for you🤙🏼. Thanks for commenting
A few drops of Gatorade got on my computer. When i say the tiniest drops, I mean I didn't even notice them. All of a sudden sticky space bar and blue stuff around it, oh no. Than you very much for your help, this was a great video.
Thank you for the positive feedback. I’m glad it helped!
Hey bro please tell me what you did, the same has happened to me with Gatorade. How can I take key off without breaking it?
oh my god bro thank you so much i legit thought i messed up when malta fell on my keyboard im subbing
It seems to be fixing the keys directly after cleaning, but the sticky comes back after a couple hours. Have you had that happen?
Happening to me right now :(
I have not, it may be need to be cleaned a few times or taken apart more thoroughly. Hope that helps.
Thanks, Ive been having this issues for months all I had to do was find someone who can help 😂❤
i know i should have read the description and not trusted a random video from 2 years ago but i just split my shift key in half man. i made an already worse situation 100 times worse and now im just sitting here wondering why i did what i did. now i cant use my shift bar on the new laptop i got for my birthday. no hate to you man but im just kind of dissapointed right now. i was having a good day now my shift key is split in half and all the plastic parts flew everywhere and im just sitting here like ' why did i just do that' no quotes becuase i cant use my shift bar, rip shift bar i dont know what to do.
Thanks so much man gonna give it a try. Appreciate you.🤘
thanks you earn a sub i was freaking out and i did this in 3 minutes
Thanks Marco. Glad it helped!
I watched a vid where the guy recommended just put some oil underneath the sticky key. Just use high grade oil, not WD40. No need to disassemble.
Great. Go for it
Your video, helped me so much to repair my [esc] key.
Thank you so much :)
what can you use if you have no clear alcohol many thanks nige
Hello. What is the alcohol concentration in the Isopropyl bottle you're using? Thanks!!!
Whats I do if theres dirty under under the thing
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Thanks bud , saved me some $$
Worked for me man. Thanks a lot.
Glad to hear, thanks for watching
Thank you
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Thank you 🙏
Thank you I just fix my stick key.
thanks i accidently spilled my coke
Worked perfectly. Thank you
omg your such a life saver
One of a button of My laptop keyboard stuck in.. I bought a new laptop keyboard yesterday..what cause it stuck in??? Did you get it what I'm trying to say 🥺 don't speak English very well
Thank you bro
Thank you. Simple and efficient.
i have tons of aticky keys and well they are mostly at the bottom for some reason.
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Thanks man it did work
I got the spacebar off but I cant get the bars back into their places so im screwed :(
yeah, i was just about to comment saying i dont recommend taking off keys that have stabilizers.
I'd prefer to use a toothpick, it's not as dangerous
i couldn't remove the space key.. it was to big
thank you so much my baby brother spilt his milk on my keyboard and i dint know to my mom told me
the key w I removed till goes on by itself, and nowww another ssssss dsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssoe the same
I dont have rubbing alcohol though.
This is tyhe one keyboard I have found like mine and I need to know how to sway the keyboard switched Ugh.
perfect fix, thnx
I think I got a problem, everytime I try to pry it open it opens half way and it looks like the white bottoms part is also coming off,do I still open it,would it break?
Yeah prob go for it
@@Aroma69 yeah nothing seemed to be the problem I was just paranoid
thanks its the best hel posible
Are there other ways to solve this problem like maybe buying a wireless keyboard and pair it to the laptop?
Ty so much!!!
broke my space bar because of this
I am afraid of breaking it while pulling it out.
I would not risk breaking the keys if you don’t feel comfortable. Maybe try spraying them with some cleaner or light rubbing alcohol but not getting the keys soaked.
does this work on all laptops
Each laptop is different. I would check the instructions first before trying to pry on anything.
Ty
What is the brand of your laptop?
HP
I don't have that alcohol, can I use anything else?
If you have alcohol swabs that would probably work as well. Rubbing alcohol is what I would recommend.
you could also go with sanitizers these days xD
Does hand sanitizer work?
no
thx
what about a Chromebook? is it any different.?
I unfortunately don’t know. This was a last ditch effort for me to fix my laptop keys but I would check a user manual first if you can.
Hope that helps.
Thank you, Johnny.
Right after posting, I started playing on it with the keys and cleaning as I was afraid that I would ruin the keyboard. I notice some improvement already...
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What model of Benchmade?
It’s the 535 bugout. Great light weight pocket knife
@@Random_dudestuff thanks.. Just checked the reviews, planning to have one.
So it won't break the button 🤔💯
Depends on the make and model. For this model the keys pop off. If you’re worried about it I would look up your specific model or take it to a pro. Hope that helps.
thx bro
will water work?
I would not recommend water.
@@Random_dudestuff water worked for me although i broke some hinges/retainers idk what theyre called but they broke only 2 though
👍🏻 tnq
No key removal way
Remove the battery, press the power button for 10 seconds . Then pour a cap full of alcohol on the sticky key. Turn laptop on its side and let it dry .
Replace battery and you are all done .
No sticky keys
Broken keyboard now. Gg
What a disaster. Find an instructional video by a professional instead.