Well, which of us does not like to hang out on one of the social networks and drink tea, coffee, beer or wine for our pleasure? Cases when our trembling hand spills a drink on the keyboard or mouse are not uncommon. For PC owners, this is not a problem at all - just go to the electronics store and purchase a brand new device to replace the damaged one. But what about if you do not have a stationary computer, but a laptop or netbook? This will be discussed today.
How to disassemble a keyboard from a laptop: do not waste precious time
Just want to warn all those whose keyboard suffered the misfortune of being filled with drinks or clogged with crumbs and other litter, which adversely affects the performance of this device. Do not waste time in vain. The longer you stay idle, the less chance you have of saving your laptop buddy. After your favorite drink spilled on your favorite keys, immediately turn off the laptop by removing the battery and disconnecting it from the mains. It is not worth waiting for a few days (maybe it will dry itself) - oxidative processes can begin inside, the action of which will be irreversible. And even more so, you should not use a laptop after such an incident - the likelihood that the liquid that has got on the microcircuits will provoke a short circuit is quite high. Immediately bring a computer that has “become ill” to the service or you can try to disassemble the laptop keyboard yourself using our recommendations. And yes, you can also buy a new laptop keyboard, which will cost you about 1,500-3,000 rubles.
How to disassemble a keyboard from a laptop: initial examination of the "patient"
Look at the miserable keyboard and try to estimate the amount of damage. It doesn’t matter what liquid and in what quantity was spilled on the keyboard. Regardless of whether a whole block of buttons or just a few keys is stuck, you have to disassemble everything. This work is very painstaking, so stock up on time and, of course, patience. By the way, we want to immediately warn that the process of reassembling the keys will be even more painstaking. Before you take apart the keyboard, be sure to take a picture of it (even if you can print the texts using the “blind” method, you should still play it safe).
How to disassemble a keyboard from a laptop: the main nuances of disassembly
1. First, determine which side is best to snap keys. In different models of laptops, the fastening mechanism is different - where the key is easier to respond, then act. Be aware that any key has both side mounts (right or left) and vertical mounts (bottom or top). You need to act in a vertical direction and be careful - the fastening mechanism can easily be broken, trying to remove it horizontally or through strong and sharp movements.
2. To help you, fine tweezers and a dental probe, well, or some instruments similar in their "anatomy", are perfect.
How to disassemble a keyboard from a laptop: the steps of dismantling
3. Start disassembling with buttons with numbers and letters - they are all of the same square shape and their mounting mechanisms are identical.
4. Put the removed keys aside along with their mechanisms (micro-lifts), as they may be individual for the corresponding buttons.
5. Now proceed to dismantle the upper row of keys (“E”, “F-keys”, “Esc”, etc.). They are held by a slightly different mechanism, but also consisting of a white and a black part.
6. Disassemble the large buttons, the mechanism of which is similar to the mechanism of those keys that you have already removed. Next, proceed to the space bar, which is held by two micro-lifts. Now dismantle the remaining "Alt", "Ctrl", "Win", "Fn".
7. After removing all the buttons, remove the black stencil with rubber buttons (for sure, it also has some scientific name). To do this, remove the three-layer film base.
8. Separate the three layers from each other (do not be afraid when you assemble the keyboard after cleaning, the layers will easily reconnect to each other).
9. Wipe all layers with a damp cloth and be sure to dry before installing the keyboard.
Well, you have learned how to disassemble a laptop keyboard. The only thing left is to repeat the entire process described above in the reverse order. Good luck