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Hardware Repairs
Laptop Keyboard and Touchpad Repair
Unresponsive keys, liquid damage, sticky keys and touchpads that skip, freeze or stop responding.
Keyboard and touchpad problems can be caused by liquid spills, debris, worn keys, a loose ribbon cable or driver issues. We check both the hardware and the software side before recommending a repair or replacement.
A technician may need to inspect your device before confirming the cause and the repair estimate. Repair work begins only after you approve the estimate.
Problems this service may address
- Keys not responding or repeating
- Liquid spill on the keyboard
- Missing or broken keycaps
- Touchpad not clicking or not tracking
- Backlight not working
Symptoms you may notice
- Some keys type the wrong character
- Sticky or crunchy keys
- Cursor jumps or freezes
- Touchpad gestures stop working
What the service involves
- Rule out driver and settings issues
- Inspect keyboard, touchpad and connectors
- Share diagnosis and estimate
- Clean, repair or replace after approval
- Test every key and touchpad function
Information to provide
- Laptop brand and model number (usually on a sticker underneath)
- A short description of the problem and when it started
- Whether the laptop powers on
- Whether any data on the device must be preserved
What affects the cost
- Keyboard layout and backlight
- Whether the keyboard is riveted to the top case
- Extent of liquid damage
- Part availability
Keyboard and Touchpad Repair FAQs
Yes. We share the diagnosis and estimate first, and repair work begins only after your approval.
It depends on the fault and part availability. We’ll share an expected timeline along with the estimate. [Add typical turnaround times.]
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