Question about Dell Inspiron 9300 PC Notebook

Keycaps the 'ctrl' keycap popped off....how do i get it back on without breaking any of the metal/plastic bits?

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To get the key back on u will see a metal clip on the underside of the button, kinda hard to explain but easy. take the metal clip and put it in the small clips on the laptop then press the key kinda hard and it will clip into place.. Hope you get it John

Posted on Feb 28, 2007

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