How to Replace Keys on a Keyboard

Written By: Cooper (and 2 other contributors)

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

10 - 20 minutes

Introduction

Do you have a keyboard with keys that do not work? Use this guide to replace your keys and return your keyboard to proper working condition.

Wedge the tip of the spudger under the bottom of the key and carefully lift up until the key pops loose.
If the key will not come out, or seems like too much force is needed, try step one again.

Use tweezers to remove any contaminants that were preventing the key from being pressed down from the now open hole on your keyboard.
Do not to grab the actual button, as breaking that could damage your keyboard permanently.

Push in the clean keys until you hear a popping sound.
The keys should click in easily, so if you are having trouble try realigning the key with its hole.
If you removed multiple keys, make sure they are in their proper spot and orientation.