How to disassemble a laptop keyboard

Well, who among us does not like to hang on one of the social networks and sip at his pleasure tea, coffee, beer or wine? Cases where our trembling hand sheds a drink on a keyboard or mouse is not uncommon. For PC owners, this is not a problem at all - just go to the electronics store and buy a brand-new device to replace the spoiled device. But what about if you do not have a desktop computer, but a laptop or netbook? Today we will talk about this.

How to disassemble a keyboard from a laptop: do not waste precious time

Just want to warn all those whose keyboard has suffered the misfortune to be drenched with drinks or clogged crumbs and other rubbish, which adversely affects the performance of this device. Do not waste time in vain. The longer you stay idle, the less chance you have to save your laptop buddy. After you drink your favorite drink on no less than your favorite keys, immediately de-energize the laptop, taking out the battery and disconnecting it from the mains. Wait a few days (maybe, it will dry itself) is not worth it - oxidative processes can begin inside, the action of which will be irreversible. And even more so after this incident you should not use a laptop - the probability that the liquid that hit the microcircuit will cause a short circuit is large enough. Immediately carry the "zahvoravshuyu" computer in 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 1500-3000 rubles.

How to disassemble a keyboard from a laptop: a primary examination of the "patient"

Look at the unfortunate keyboard and try to estimate the amount of damage. It does not matter what kind of liquid and how much was spilled on the keyboard. Regardless of whether the whole block of buttons has been stuck or just a few keys, you will have to deal with everything. This work is very painstaking, so take some time and, of course, patience. By the way, we want to immediately warn that the process of reverse key assembly will be even more painstaking. Before you disassemble the clave, be sure to take a picture of it (even if you can print the texts "blind" method, it is still worthwhile to be reinsured).

How to disassemble a keyboard from a laptop: the basic nuances of disassembly

1. First, determine which side is best to click the keys. In different models of notebooks the mounting mechanism is different - there, where the key lends itself, there and act. Know that any key has both side mounts (right or left) and vertical (bottom or top). You need to act in a vertical direction and observe the accuracy - the attachment mechanism can easily be broken, trying to remove it horizontally or through strong and sharp movements.

2. To help you perfectly suited thin tweezers and dental probe, well, or some similar in their "anatomy" tools.

How to disassemble the keyboard from the laptop: the stages of dismantling

3. Disassemble start with the buttons with numbers and letters - they are all the same square shape and the mechanisms of attachment are identical.

4. Remove the keys that have been removed to the side along with their mechanisms (microlifts), as they can be individual for the corresponding buttons.

5. Now start dismantling the top row of keys ("E", "F-ki", "Esc", etc.). The mechanism they hold a little different, but also consisting of a white and a black part.

6. Dismantle 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 button, which is held by two microlifts. Now remove the remaining "Alt", "Ctrl", "Win", "Fn".

7. After removing all buttons, remove the black stencil with rubber buttons (for sure, it also has some scientific name). To do this, remove the film three-layered substrate.

8. Separate the three layers from each other (do not be afraid when you collect the keyboard after cleaning, the layers are easily reconnected with each other).

9. Wipe all layers with a damp cloth and dry them before installing the keyboard.

Well, you learned how to disassemble the laptop keyboard. It remains a matter of small - to repeat the entire process described above in reverse order. Good luck!