[LeftyMike]

I have purchased new, exact replacement keyboards on ebay. They all worked.

[msimon2310]

Using the model number of your laptop search e-Bay for a replacement keyboard. They usually cost $20-$30.

Look at it closely to make sure the keys are a match. Then go to YouTube and search for ‘how to replace a keyboard on your model number’.

Usually they snap on and out but the flat cable and connector can be tricky.

Good luck !!

[gbs317]

If you are able to take keyboard out of laptop a lot of times it may be only a reseating of the cable on the main board (motherboard) depending on model of laptop. In my experience the toughest part is figuring how to take the case apart, once inside just trace the cable, usually flat cable, from keyboard to it's connector and reseat it (disconnect it/reconnect it) then test.
If this is intimidating (it can be) take to a pro.

[davephan]

It's best if you buy an external keyboard and mouse with a laptop, to reduce the wear and tear on the internal laptop keyboard. If you primarily use the external keyboard and mouse, your internal laptop keyboard will last a much longer time. Its also much easier to type with an external full sized keyboard, when you are not using the laptop from a portable location. A large external screen also dramatically improves the usability. A decent speaker system also improves the audio quality drastically. Then just use the laptop internals only when you need to operate at a portable location, which is probably less than 10% of the time.

A good keyboard for the MacBook Pro laptop is a Matias Quiet Pro keyboard. That keyboard is very nice, full sized, but costs about $150, much more than a Windows laptop external keyboard.

[hadlock2]

Call Mark Hefron
319-270-7737. He can fix just about any computer problem. Tell him Dieter and Sue sent you.

[rogerk]

Have you considered either a portable Bluetooth keyboard or something more permanent if you don’t travel with your laptop. Both options are Under $100 on Amazon.

[kathyspear]

Originally Posted by davephan

A good keyboard for the MacBook Pro laptop is a Matias Quiet Pro keyboard. That keyboard is very nice, full sized, but costs about $150, much more than a Windows laptop external keyboard.

I bought a Mini Matias Pro 5 years ago ("mini" because it has no number pad). LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I paid $140 (worth every penny) and it is now $120. Highly recommended for Mac folks.

Amazon.com

k.

[anpo532]

I agree. I used ubreakifix to check for viruses and some other minor problems. Both computers 2012 Mac Pro and 2014 Mac air are fully functional now. The price of the repairs were very reasonable.

[ljr811]

Pop off the sticking keys and clean underneath them.

[argos5usa]

There's often an icon for an on screen keyboard to bypass the disabled one...pain in the neck to use but works in a pinch.

[vinnytalk]

Properly cheap to buy another keyboard than repair .

[Pairadocs]

Definitely use Duster on a reg. basis, but not sure about the KEYBOARD exact type, just wondered if worth replacement if it's even possible ?

[totv7]

I have for sale two brand new keyboards. One is a Dell USB connected. The other is a USB Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 curved keypad.

Let me know if you are interested in either.

[retiredguy123]

A laptop computer is supposed to sit on your lap. It would seem pretty awkward to open your laptop and use an external keyboard on top of the laptop on your lap.