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Sticky 'k' key, what do I do?
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Dedicated MacNNer
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Tulsa, OK
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My K is very sticky. IT's the only key, how do I fix this? I don't think I spilled something, although it may be possible.
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17" Apple Powerbook 1.33ghz
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Mac Elite
Join Date: May 2002
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Quit looking at porn on your powerbook! Really though, what pb are you talking about? The several I've had over the years are all different keyboards and require different techniques. If it's a new one, try compressed air first, always fixes strange problems for me.
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Forum Regular
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Tucson, AZ
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finally someone else has the same problem as myself, my k key as well sticks, apple said its within spec though and they wouldnt replace my keyboard, i am still going to look into it when I get a chance. I have found no resolution to that problem yet. Let me know if you do.
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15.2" Al/1.25ghz/1gig/Superdrive/80(5400)
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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compressed air, or take the key off and blast it with compressed air. Sometimes the rubber pad below will stick, and it cant be fixed. it its not bad, dont worry about it. I got my lb back with more problems after trying to get a sticking keyboard fixed.
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15" PB/1.25 G4/1gb ram/80gb hd/Superdrive
+ special screen with white spots AND dimmer right side than left. 2 Keyboard replacements, warping Al case wobbles on a flat table, squeeks when typing...etc.etc.etc. Superb!
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Join Date: Jul 2003
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How do I take the key off?
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17" Apple Powerbook 1.33ghz
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Join Date: Jul 2003
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Ok what I did was I pulled up on each side of the k key and now it makes a click, but is not as sticky. It actually feels normal now. Interesting 
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17" Apple Powerbook 1.33ghz
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Dedicated MacNNer
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Tulsa, OK
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It's stuck again. It seems like if I play with it, press it 10+ times it's ok for awhile, then it gets stuck again. So any info on taking off the key would be greatly appreciated.
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17" Apple Powerbook 1.33ghz
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Forum Regular
Join Date: Nov 2003
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If it keeps getting stuck again after getting better, there isnt much hope, the problem is not the key, or how its installed, the problem is the rubber rad that the key is connected to.
The most common sticking buttons are the brightness control and etc keys. Ive decided to live with it after 3 keyboards. At least the most important ones do not stick.
To pull off the key, i used a thick piece of paper wedged it under the left side of the K, and another piece of paper wedged under the right side. Push down all the surrounding keys so you get the paper under the key fully. Then pull up. Once you get it offf you will see how easy it is to put back on. Basically 2 little clips that snap in. If you arent comfy doing it, dont do it.
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15" PB/1.25 G4/1gb ram/80gb hd/Superdrive
+ special screen with white spots AND dimmer right side than left. 2 Keyboard replacements, warping Al case wobbles on a flat table, squeeks when typing...etc.etc.etc. Superb!
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