Best way to remove a key on G750JW??

[BradM73]

Hi all,

My "W" key is sticking, but usable. When I push it, it usually stays down for a few moments. No idea if something is damaged or if it just needs to be cleaned. I talked with ASUS support today and they suggested I sent it in for warranty repair, which is all good, except I need the computer right now and can live with the key sticking for the time being.

My question is, what is the recommended procedure for removing a key and inspecting the spring and underlying components for dirt or other debris? I'd like to know before ripping into it and potentially damaging something. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!

[Prostar_Compute]

You can maneuver something thin and flat between a key and the case to wedge individual keys out, but I don't recommend this. A lot of end users have damaged the underlying components that secure the key in place, thus warranting a keyboard replacement - and usually at charge, since it's considered accidental damage (unless you have that included in your warranty).

[Clintlgm]

Check out this video, my G75 keys were similar the way the key cap fits. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMrQCN_OfMk. You problem sounds similar to one that I had with my G75 in that my J key would sometimes not work I could fool with it and get it to work. I bought a replacement key kit When I installed it what I found out that was wrong was than the upper metal tabs were bent up enough that the hinge was coming loose. I put the new hinge in after bending the tabs back down for a tight fit. Haven't had any problems since I guess that was 6 months ago or so. You have to be careful if you break off one of those metal tabs your whole keyboard is done for.