Fixing sticky keys without removing the keys

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we had an E-Machine netbook brought in today that has sticky keys. (don't ask me why we said we'd fix it) Well, I've looked at a few howtos for fixing it, but they all require removing the keys. When I tried to remove the keys, I got the key to like a 45 degree angle and it still didn't budge, so I'm pretty sure the keys are non-removable.

Is it common for places to even be able to find a replacement keyboard for netbooks and is there a way to fix sticky keys without removing the keys?

The model number is an eMachine 250-1162

Best Answer

So I talked to eMachine support to see if I could buy a new keyboard.. This is what they said (Jordan Earls is me)

22 Apr 2010 10:53:39 AM Anil_GWSI1160 says: We do not sell the keypads for the netbooks. We dont recommend the customer to open the laptop, if he do so the warrenty will be void.
22 Apr 2010 10:54:22 AM Jordan Earls says: It may still be under warranty, but I am not sure. If it is, could it be sent to you guys to repair?
22 Apr 2010 10:54:24 AM Anil_GWSI1160 says: We will pull the computer for the repair. But this issue is not covered under warrenty as this issue seems to be liquid spill. We will charge $199 for the repair.
22 Apr 2010 10:54:44 AM Jordan Earls says: $199? That's almost the cost of a new netbook
22 Apr 2010 10:55:03 AM Anil_GWSI1160 says: I am sorry, its $99.
22 Apr 2010 10:55:11 AM Anil_GWSI1160 says: I apologize for the typo error.
22 Apr 2010 10:55:37 AM Jordan Earls says: oh. ok. Well, we will have to talk to the customer to see if that is what they would like us to do.

EDIT: Ok, we have now found this: http://www.laptopking.com/partpicture_LK.asp?ref=1658&category=keyboards which is an almost exact same keyboard except for color and revision number. We are considering ordering it, but are pending customer approval.

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