I have a dell inspiron 1525. the 2 w s x and caplock keys no longer work. any idea how to fix it?

Try a hairdryer

It should be a simple fix. Start your laptop and pay attention to the screen. Press the F12 key (or F11) to enter "SETUP" then find the NUMLOC command and make sure that its DISABLED or OFF. This will turn this option off andyou will only be able to use the number's keys on the top of the keyboard. Be careful when entering SETUP. You don't want to change anything you don't have to.

you have to open the front of the laptop and replace new keys

Try a USB keyboard. laptop keyboard faults are common, the only real fix is replacement, it isn't too hard, just fiddly.

Hi,
If you want the pound symbol then you should press the Shift key + the pound key.

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nicolasiac

Shut down your inspiron. Press each and every key on your keyboard and check whether its stuck or not. If you find any key which is stuck, just try to release it by pulling it very softly.

The keys just pop on and off. If the key will not snap back on, then the keyboard will most likely need replacement.
Replacement keyboards are less than $20
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Here is how to replace keyboard for Dell Inspiron 1525

Yes, dell will relace the faulty part absoultely free, if your laptop is under warrienty, you need call to dell technical support and log a call, you have to provide your system service tag when you are talking to Dell person. Make sure you sould not loose the key rubber, you need to submit that to Dell Engineer

When keys go faulty the entire keypad needs replacing. You can't replace individual keys. I would suggest contacting dell and ordering a new keyboard, it's an easy fix: http://www.essortment.com/articles/install-replacement-keyboard-dell-inspiron_102151.htm
If you need to purchase one, I did locate: http://yallstore.com/laptop-keyboard-replacement-for-dell-inspiron-1525-p-4228.html For $16