/
My Workbench

Get quick access to guides, parts and answers for your devices

DE
Deutsch
ES
Español
IT
Italiano
PT
Português
TR
Türkçe
JP
日本語
EN
English
FR
Français
NL
Nederlands
RU
Pусский
ZH
中文
KO
한국어
Join
Log In
Join the world's largest repair community
Keyboard Keys Replacement Guide

Keyboard Keys Replacement Guide

Steven Park

Steven Park and 6 other contributors

Last updated on April 29, 2020

3 minutes
Easy

Introduction

Go to step 1

This guide will show two methods for installing a missing key on a Gateway LT2104u Laptop keyboard.

What you need

Tools

  • Spudger
    Spudger

  1. Keyboard Keys Replacement Guide, Keyboard Keys: step 1, image 1 of 3 Keyboard Keys Replacement Guide, Keyboard Keys: step 1, image 2 of 3 Keyboard Keys Replacement Guide, Keyboard Keys: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Before placing, check that the key is properly orientated. The letter side should be face up.

    • Place the missing key onto the keyboard in the desired orientation. Once aligned, press firmly until the key snaps into place. This will not require large amounts of force. If it does not snap in, realign the key and try again.

    Edit

  2. Keyboard Keys Replacement Guide: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Large rectangular keys need to be attached to the small metal bar to be attached properly. There are two ways to do this.

    Edit

  4. Keyboard Keys Replacement Guide: step 3, image 1 of 2 Keyboard Keys Replacement Guide: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Before installing, the plastic receivers on the on the bottom of key need to be lined up properly with the metal pins.

    • Option one is to line up the receivers with the metal bar from step 2 and apply pressure to attach.

    Edit

  5. Keyboard Keys Replacement Guide: step 4, image 1 of 3 Keyboard Keys Replacement Guide: step 4, image 2 of 3 Keyboard Keys Replacement Guide: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Option two is to be used if the key cannot be attached without removing the metal bar.

    • Pull the metal bar gently from one side to unseat it from the keyboard and allow it to be removed.

    • Attach the metal bar to the receivers on the back of the key.

    • Seat the metal bar into the hole on one side, and then the other. Then press firmly to attach the key.

    Edit
Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

5 other people completed this guide.

Author

with 6 other contributors

Steven Park

Member since: 03/09/16

408 Reputation

3 Guides authored

Badges: 10

+7 more badges

Team

UMass Dartmouth, Team 7-5, Catania Spring 2016 Member of UMass Dartmouth, Team 7-5, Catania Spring 2016

UMASSD-CATANIA-S16S7G5

3 Members

10 Guides authored

0 Comments

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 4

Past 7 Days: 22

Past 30 Days: 98

All Time: 12,850