Prying item - Something plastic, such as a credit card or a spudger, is best; you can use a butter knife or a flathead screwdriver in a pinch. Q-tip - Used to clean grit and dust from the area surrounding the key. Toothpick - Used to clean grooves around the key. Tweezers - Used to pull away pieces of the key carriage. Not necessary for all computers, but helpful. A container - Used to store the pieces of the key while you make the repairs. You can use a bowl, a plastic bag, or any similar such item here.

Most MacBook keys don’t have the rubber key pad. Many computers’ key carriages are comprised of two or more pieces of plastic that nest together.

You may want to remove the computer’s battery as well, if possible.

If your keyboard is sticky or grimy, you can use a small amount of isopropyl alcohol on the q-tip to help remove the grime.

Likewise, if the key cap is tilted or loose, try pressing down on it to see if it snaps back into place.

Be sure to note the position of the internal parts so that you can place them back later.

If there aren’t hooks at the top of the key, this will still allow the key to come to a naturally horizontal resting position when you lay it down.

If the key is still broken (e. g. , it won’t spring back up, its letters don’t type, etc. ), you’ll need to replace the key instead.

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For example, you might type asus q553ub replacement key into Google.

If you can take a reference picture before removing the key’s internal parts, do so.

Skip this step on a MacBook or any other keyboard that doesn’t use key pads.

Test your key before you throw away your receipt.