Do you have missing keys on your Dell laptop keyboard?

Can I replace missing keys on my Dell laptop keyboard?

Where can I buy replacement keys for my Dell laptop keyboard?

How hard is it to repair a Dell laptop keyboard?

Where can I buy a replacement keyboard for my Dell laptop?

These all good questions, but answers are not that simple, and here is why.

Dell makes laptop keyboards for over 90 different models of laptops. These keyboards are manufactured in any 5 countries and could be based off of any number of designs. This makes getting a single replacement key that is designed and compatible to fix your dell laptop keyboard very difficult.

Example: Dell Latitude D620 Keyboard - Dell Part Number UC172
-Also compatible with Dell Latitude D630, D631, D820, D830, and Precision M65, M4300
-Also has an alternate Dell Part Number of DR160

Lets examine the Latitude D620 Keyboard - UC172
Here are three keyboards with the DPN of UC172. They all have the same connections, same buttons, and go to the same Dell laptops, but they are all still very different.


If you look at the back of each keyboard you will notice that the metal on the back is made differently, this is the easiest way to identify which keyboard you have. Each one of those has a different way it attaches the keys to the Dell keyboard. Here are some pictures of the different key mechanisms on these Dell laptop keyboards. Keep in mind that there are many more than these 3 type.





Conclusion
Instead of trying to find replacement Dell Keyboard key, the easiest thing to do is purchase an entirely new keyboard. They are very cheap and can be installed in less than 10 minutes. It does not require any special computer knowledge or technical abilities.

Where to purchase Replacement Dell Laptop Keyboards
You can purchase New and Refurbished Dell Laptop Keyboards from Parts-People.com
-Includes 90 Day warranty
-Same Day Shipping
-Free shipping for orders over $50

Installation Instructions
You get installation instructions for installing Dell laptop keyboards and many other parts from Parts-People.com

Dell Laptop Repair Services
Parts-People.com also specializes exclusively in Dell Laptop Repair
-Laptop Repair for a flat $100
-90 Day warranty on parts and labor
-Standard 5 Day turn around time