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    Dec 2, 2009, 07:56 AM
    Laptop one key jams
    The A key on my laptop won't go down - feels like something is blocking it- Can I fix this myself?
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    Dec 2, 2009, 08:31 AM

    A crumb or piece of paper is a likely culpret. They are relatively fragile and there are key repair kits available, but I can't tell you how to take a key apart.

    Take a stiff toothpick and lightly go around the edge of the key to see if you can find something and dig it out.

    Another culpret for a sticking key is a spilled sugary drink. For that, keyboard removal and soaking in water and drying either outside on a warm day or in a bag of rice works. Set the KB on top of the rice and seal the Ziploc bag.

    The keyboard is generally easy to replace.
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