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How to take off keys from Dell Inspiron B120 Keyboard and clean them

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:28:28 +0000

All laptop keyboards collect an amazing amount of junk over time. The Dell Inspiron B120 Keyboard US is no different. Since it is a portable computer and it is probably bound to collect more filth in the keyboard than most desktop computers ever will. Many of like eating or drinking near the computer so the keyboard on mine usually collects some of the residue from this action.
Fortunately, the Dell Inspiron B120 Keyboard US is easy to clean. All the keycaps pop right off with some help from a fingernail or (more likely) a small screwdriver. A lot of laptop computers don’t let you take the keys off without risking significant damage to the keyboard itself. But it is very easy to do so with the Dell Inspiron B120 Keyboard . After take all the keys off the keyboard, then it is the time to clean them.
CAUTION: When using any liquid cleaner, read the directions on its use. Make sure the cleaner is safe for use on plastics. Do not use any abrasive cleaners or cleaning tools! Remove both the AC power and the battery from your Dell notebook. While very sparing amounts of cleaner should be used (and never sprayed on the keyboard itself!) leakage could cause damage in the form of electrical shorts. Without power applied the likelihood of letting any excess cleaner dry out and expecting normal operation afterward is much greater!
A vacuum cleaner may be of use to pick up any obviously loose dust before using a wet cleaning solution. After vacuuming (if needed), use a wet cleaning solution of your choosing and proceed to clean the keyboard. Apply the cleaner ONLY to a clean rag or whatever you are using to clean your Dell Inspiron keyboard. Do not apply cleaner directly to the keyboard. Wipe the lower keyboard area clean. Give it a few minutes to dry.
Cleaning a key by hand:
Take each keycap and clean it separately if needed. This can be done with the paper towel and wet cleaner. You can also use a dishwasher or washing machine to clean the keycaps as well. Simply place them in a heat-safe mesh bag and securely knot any open ends. Place the bag in the dishwasher or washing machine and use a low heat cycle with regular detergent or soap.
Dell used some type of plastic-safe lubricant to ensure smooth action from the keys. Use care when cleaning the keys by hand so as not to disturb this lubricating material. If you use a dishwasher or washing machine, the lubricating material will be removed. It is not essential to replace it, but you may find that the action of the keyboard is stiffer after reassembly. If this bothers you, a small amount of a plastic-safe lubricant may be used on the posts that are inserted into the keyboard base when the keycaps are pushed down.
Larger keys with support bars require that you insert each edge of the support bar into the corresponding track on the keyboard. To do this, line up the bars with the tracks, and slide them into place. The flip the keycap down and push it firmly into place. It will make a “pop” noise. Test the key in the center and at each end to be sure it functions normally. If the key does not seem level, repeat the procedure until it is. Also check for broken ends if the bar was pulled from the keycap. I don’t know if you can repair this kind of damage–it may be better at this point to get a good key from another dell b120 notebook computer.
You don’t have to put the keys back in any particular order. Do you what you feel comfortable with as you go along. (Aren’t those old typing lessons coming in handy now?)
Please note that I don’t suggest you even consider trying to remove the pointing stick buttons to clean around them. I don’t know if it is possible to remove those buttons without taking the keyboard and computer apart. You could cause damage to the computer or keyboard that would be severe enough to require total replacement of either one!

HP Pavilion DV5000 Keyboard remove and install

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:50:55 +0000

There are some times that you should install a new HP Pavilion DV5000 Keyboard (http://www.papatek.com/HP-Keyboard/HP-Pavilion-DV5000-Keyboard.html ), when the old laptop keyboard broken. It’s relatively easy even for inexperienced users. In this article, I’ll replace a damaged HP laptop keyboard with a new one. I mentioned HP Pavilion DV5000 laptop because it has the same body and the HP Pavilion DV5000 Keyboard replacement instructions should be identical for both models.Before you start, remember to turn off the power, remove the laptop battery and remove the laptop AC adapter. Open up the display as far as it goes. Insert a small flat head screwdriver between the laptop keyboard cover and laptop base and carefully lift up the cover. Continue removing the cover with your fingers.Remove two screws securing the HP Pavilion DV5000 Keyboard. Carefully lift up the HP laptop keyboard from the base and move it up so you can access the keyboard cable. The keyboard is connected to the motherboard via a flat ribbon cable. Before you can release the cable and remove the laptop keyboard, the connector must be unlocked. Be very careful. The HP Pavilion DV5000 Keyboard connector is permanently attached to the motherboard. If you accidentally damage the connector, you’ll have to replace the whole motherboard.On the picture below you see the connector in the locked state. The connector opens up like a door. You can open the connector with your fingernail. On the picture below you see the same connector in the unlocked position. Now you can pull the cable from the connector and remove the HP Pavilion DV5000 Keyboard. Replace the damaged keyboard with a new one.HP Pavilion DV5000 Keyboard Description:Color: BlackStatus: Genuine and new!Remark: Ribbon cable includedPorduct Warranty6 months warranty For return of non-defective product within the first 10 days from date of purchase, full refund. Within the whole product warranty days, unartificial defective product returns are accepted for replacement, and we will afford all shipping fee. If it is just one key fell off your keyboard, it’s not necessary to replace the whole keyboard, See more information at: http://www.papatek.com

Guides to remove and install Dell D510 Laptop Keyboard

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:48:18 +0000

Would you like to install a new keyboard in your Dell D510 laptop? It’s relatively easy even for inexperienced users. In my guide I’ll be replacing a damaged Dell D510 Laptop Keyboard(http://www.everbatt.com/dell-d510-laptop-keyboard-p-1244.html) with a new one I got here for less than $20 from everbatt.com. Before you start do not forget to turn off the laptop and remove the battery.Remove one screw securing the keyboard. This screw is located between the lock/unlock and release latches.Insert a small flat head screwdriver between the keyboard and base. Carefully lift up the keyboard as it shown on the picture below.Move the keyboard and place it on the display panel so you can access components underneath.Carefully lift up the keyboard from the base and move it up so you can access the keyboard cable.Before you remove the keyboard, you’ll have to unlock the cable connector on the motherboard and release the cable. Be very careful. The keyboard connector is permanently attached to the motherboard. If you accidentally damage the connector, you’ll have to replace the whole motherboard. The connector opens up like a door. You can open the connector with your fingernail.Unlock the connector and release the keyboard cable.Now you can remove the keyboard and replace it with a new one if needed.Steps to install a new dell d510 keyboard is much easyier since you know how to remove one. But here I will show you some basic guide.Take the new dell keyboard and attach the keyboard cable to the connector, and push the connector down. Slide the new keyboard in. Replace the keyboard shield.Flip the HP laptop back over. Replace the set of five black plastic screws, and then the three silver screws. Replace the RAM cover.After intall it well, please check it and you may meet the following situations.1. If your keyboard is not responding, check to see that the connector is securely plugged into the correct port in the computer and your computer is plugged in and turned on. Also, check to see if there are any breaks or sharp twists in the keyboard cable.2. If your keyboard is not responding correctly, check to see that the correct keyboard driver is installed in your system.