Laptop Next

If you think about it, your laptop is a bit like a very committed friend. It works with you, plays with you, and goes with you almost anywhere. But with all that use comes great risk and responsibility. Laptop parts wear out, especially when they are used for extended periods of time. Even if your systems are running just fine, your overall performance can suffer from outside problems. The most obvious signs of wear and tear usually can be found on the keyboard. Keys might’ve stopped working after a couple of spilt drinks, or lettering could have rubbed off due to use. But why replace the whole damn laptop, just to replace the keyboard?

In order to find the correct keyboard for your particular model, check with your laptop’s manufacturer and see if they might sell replacements. If not, there are plenty of spare part dealers online, and a quick trip to Google can get you on the right path. eBay can also be a pretty big help when it comes to this.

Depending on your laptop’s make, model, and age, a keyboard replacement can cost anywhere from twenty to one-hundred-thirty dollars. Prices widely vary, so be sure you show around thoroughly for the best possible deal. Also be sure to carefully research a dealer’s history and review the return policy before buying a product from them.

When you get your replacement, swapping the old keyboard for the new should be a piece of cake. It should take you no longer than fifteen minutes – twenty, tops. Before you start, however, you might want to have the replacement keyboard, a screwdriver, and a tray or box for loose screws with you. This makes the whole process easier.

It’s as easy as 1, 23456, 7. First you must get your computer prepared. Take off the screws holding the keyboard in place. Take off the palm rest. Remove the old keyboard. Put the new keyboard in. Reattach the palm rest, and finally make sure that you secure the keyboard as well as the palm rest.
Viola! Congrats.