Acer Aspire z Key

[Ralph1Malph]

Hi all knowledgeable folk.
I have an acer aspire laptop - about 18 months old and the z key has fallen off.
The little plastic clip that holds it on is broken. I can re-assemble it on the keyboard correctly but it wont stay clipped on.
Any suggestions?
Can any computer store replace these bits or is it a back to Acer jobbie?
Anyone recomend a good laptop fixer in North Bris?

Cheers
Ralph

[bee utey]

Hi all knowledgeable folk.
I have an acer aspire laptop - about 18 months old and the z key has fallen off.
The little plastic clip that holds it on is broken. I can re-assemble it on the keyboard correctly but it wont stay clipped on.
Any suggestions?
Can any computer store replace these bits or is it a back to Acer jobbie?
Anyone recomend a good laptop fixer in North Bris?

Cheers
Ralph
Try typing your laptop model and "keyboard" into ebay. I got a complete keyboard for the lad's Dell for around $25 I think, posted from Australia. Instructions on how to fit are all available by Google search. Took me about 10 minutes to find the instructions.

[abaddonxi]

Is the key actually broken or just near-impossibly difficult to get back into place?

If not broken they can be put back into place with endless patience. Usually the keys work on a collapsing X hinge where the two bottom arms of the X latch into the top and bottom of the key.

[Ralph1Malph]

The collapsing X hinge has broken the pivot pin bits.
Not to worry, used the google and purchased a complete new keyboard from an australian dealer for around 30 bucks delivered.

And as recommended, googled the replacement procedure.:D
I'll let you all know how it goes!

Ralph