The only permanent solution is a replacement keyboard - nothing else will last, and the keys aren't available separately.
If your warranty has expired, game over for extending it - the cost to do that is so high it makes no economic sense. It'll easily be $350 for one year - money you'd just as well put aside for a repair if it becomes needed (or toward a newer system).
Yes - on most of the 15" and 17" systems, the keyboard is relatively easy to replace. Be careful with the latch that secures the ribbon to the mainboard though - these are flimsy, easily damaged and not available as replacement parts if they break.
ejn63
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February 27th, 2014 11:00
The only permanent solution is a replacement keyboard - nothing else will last, and the keys aren't available separately.
If your warranty has expired, game over for extending it - the cost to do that is so high it makes no economic sense. It'll easily be $350 for one year - money you'd just as well put aside for a repair if it becomes needed (or toward a newer system).
Broadbent14
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February 27th, 2014 13:00
Fair enough, that sounds a little worrying but I'll be careful!
Thanks for the help.
Broadbent14
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February 27th, 2014 13:00
Thanks for the response, I suppose that makes sense. So you think it's just better to buy one online and replace it myself?
ejn63
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February 27th, 2014 13:00
Yes - on most of the 15" and 17" systems, the keyboard is relatively easy to replace. Be careful with the latch that secures the ribbon to the mainboard though - these are flimsy, easily damaged and not available as replacement parts if they break.