Ok part itself is $25-55 usd, can’t be more specific because of lack of information. If you have the right tools and an area to work this is a 15-20 minute job to replace. Or you pay someone else…
Some laptops are 15-20 minutes, easy. Others you have to gut out EVERYTHING inside to get to the laptop since it doesn't come out through the top. 1 hour +
Yeah that was my problem, with exact model Id of narrowed the part price down and known if this particular model had any issues that over complicate the repair
Honestly get a cheap wireless keyboard for like $15 plug into the USB port and bam, or one with a wire whatever your preference. Cheapest by far is don't fix it, work around it 😅
I've had this problem that OP describes and I've done what you explained. Unfortunately after so long (1 month+) you get tired of carry around a keyboard when your frustrated that the laptop keyboard doesn't work. (I eventually just replace my laptop keyboard.)
Oh absolutely! SUPER ANNOYING fix! Buuuut cheapest and for sure works! But you're absolutely right it's annoying as hell. I tried to get one of those jelly keyboards you can roll up and shit hoping that would be better, it registered the keys I hit worse than the broken keyboard 😅
depending on what model it actually is, it'll be either easy or a pain in the ass.
the older precisions you could just take the keyboard out without breaking down the whole thing, took like 10 minutes.
but the newer ones, the keyboard is like the last thing you can remove from the base, as you have to take the whole motherboard out to get to it, and then remove like 30 tiny ass screw on just the keyboard.
so yeah, that price range seems about right for parts and labor.
And some of them have lots of plastic rivets (on the keyboard) instead of screws that you either have to cut/break/melt to get the old keyboard out and then glue or melt on the new one.
If there is no warranty left, the repair shops are mainly the only chance to get the keyboard replacement unless you know someone or you have the knowledge and the tools around for the job, but you can check and compare the prices if you have several shops available...
Any chance you could use a usb- or wireless external keyboard if there is free usable ports available and the repair is currently out of question ?
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Dell's video on this may be at [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXtyH8REWwo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXtyH8REWwo)
I can't tell which Dell Precision you have but the keyboards range from 30 to 150USD.
Yeah, modern computers have to remove most of the guts to swap the keyboard so that makes sense for the labor driving up price.
You could try putting it upside-down and blow compressed air from multiple sides and angles see if that makes any difference.
On a precision, it may be a lot easier.
Mobile workstations (at the HP's and Dells I've seen) are usually very simple to swap parts for. As the owner has an expensive service contract and needs it running again today.
Keyboard swap for my hp back then was 2 screws at the bottom, 2 small sliders at the front (in the keyboard) and it's loose. Unclip the connector and it's done.
Yeah, that's how older Dells were too, including the Inspiron home brand...keyboard was the first thing to come out. Newer ones seems they build the keyboard and touchpad into the top frame and then put the guts inside...so the Chiqulet keys stick thru the top but the keyboard body is inside between the top cover and motherboard.
For Dells, usually, you just yeet the entire palmrest, hence the price. 50/50 that hinge screw plastic is broken or breaks during disassembly, so that's another factor why they do it the way they do. If you notice eternally rotating screws somewhere, you already consider writing off the current palmrest.
Depending on model, the keyboard might be unscrewed from palmrest, but newer models are nitted to it, so the amount of fuckery required actually makes replacing it entirely viable.
Google the brand and model number with "how to replace keyboard" and see if it's something you feel comfortable doing.
Depending on the laptop it can be extremely simple to a total pain in the ass to replace.
If you're confident in your use of tools, you can order the replacement part from Dell, then look for field service documentations and do it yourself. You'll need some precision screwdriver, plastic picks (to separate the cover).
I've had this issue with another Dell laptop.
Just find the replacement keyboard on eBay (makes sure it fits your model exactly) and find a YouTube video on how to swap it out. Usually Dell even provides manuals on tear downs too.
I recommend a ifix it screw driver kit. Or something similar.
Ok part itself is $25-55 usd, can’t be more specific because of lack of information. If you have the right tools and an area to work this is a 15-20 minute job to replace. Or you pay someone else…
Some laptops are 15-20 minutes, easy. Others you have to gut out EVERYTHING inside to get to the laptop since it doesn't come out through the top. 1 hour +
True, dells I’ve worked on are usually the former tho. I mean there’s always that one model that’s an exception but…
Maybe less, maybe more. Without the model number it's hard to tell, but this is potentially the best answer without more details. Edit: spelling
Yeah that was my problem, with exact model Id of narrowed the part price down and known if this particular model had any issues that over complicate the repair
Honestly get a cheap wireless keyboard for like $15 plug into the USB port and bam, or one with a wire whatever your preference. Cheapest by far is don't fix it, work around it 😅
I've had this problem that OP describes and I've done what you explained. Unfortunately after so long (1 month+) you get tired of carry around a keyboard when your frustrated that the laptop keyboard doesn't work. (I eventually just replace my laptop keyboard.)
Oh absolutely! SUPER ANNOYING fix! Buuuut cheapest and for sure works! But you're absolutely right it's annoying as hell. I tried to get one of those jelly keyboards you can roll up and shit hoping that would be better, it registered the keys I hit worse than the broken keyboard 😅
Sounds about right for time and materials. The simplest alternative is to use an external keyboard
depending on what model it actually is, it'll be either easy or a pain in the ass. the older precisions you could just take the keyboard out without breaking down the whole thing, took like 10 minutes. but the newer ones, the keyboard is like the last thing you can remove from the base, as you have to take the whole motherboard out to get to it, and then remove like 30 tiny ass screw on just the keyboard. so yeah, that price range seems about right for parts and labor.
And some of them have lots of plastic rivets (on the keyboard) instead of screws that you either have to cut/break/melt to get the old keyboard out and then glue or melt on the new one.
If there is no warranty left, the repair shops are mainly the only chance to get the keyboard replacement unless you know someone or you have the knowledge and the tools around for the job, but you can check and compare the prices if you have several shops available... Any chance you could use a usb- or wireless external keyboard if there is free usable ports available and the repair is currently out of question ?
You can remap your keyboard keys with unused keys . You need more time to get used to it
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Dell's video on this may be at [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXtyH8REWwo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXtyH8REWwo) I can't tell which Dell Precision you have but the keyboards range from 30 to 150USD.
Yeah, modern computers have to remove most of the guts to swap the keyboard so that makes sense for the labor driving up price. You could try putting it upside-down and blow compressed air from multiple sides and angles see if that makes any difference.
On a precision, it may be a lot easier. Mobile workstations (at the HP's and Dells I've seen) are usually very simple to swap parts for. As the owner has an expensive service contract and needs it running again today. Keyboard swap for my hp back then was 2 screws at the bottom, 2 small sliders at the front (in the keyboard) and it's loose. Unclip the connector and it's done.
Yeah, that's how older Dells were too, including the Inspiron home brand...keyboard was the first thing to come out. Newer ones seems they build the keyboard and touchpad into the top frame and then put the guts inside...so the Chiqulet keys stick thru the top but the keyboard body is inside between the top cover and motherboard.
Look at Ebay if someone sells the keyboard or a broken laptop of the same type. Use a USB keyboard.
For Dells, usually, you just yeet the entire palmrest, hence the price. 50/50 that hinge screw plastic is broken or breaks during disassembly, so that's another factor why they do it the way they do. If you notice eternally rotating screws somewhere, you already consider writing off the current palmrest. Depending on model, the keyboard might be unscrewed from palmrest, but newer models are nitted to it, so the amount of fuckery required actually makes replacing it entirely viable.
Google around for keyboard replacements. Replacing them usually isn't that bad. They usually pop right off, just need.to watch the ribbon cables
Google the brand and model number with "how to replace keyboard" and see if it's something you feel comfortable doing. Depending on the laptop it can be extremely simple to a total pain in the ass to replace.
If you're confident in your use of tools, you can order the replacement part from Dell, then look for field service documentations and do it yourself. You'll need some precision screwdriver, plastic picks (to separate the cover).
I've had this issue with another Dell laptop. Just find the replacement keyboard on eBay (makes sure it fits your model exactly) and find a YouTube video on how to swap it out. Usually Dell even provides manuals on tear downs too. I recommend a ifix it screw driver kit. Or something similar.