Computer DIY: Faulty Keyboard replacement on HP Pavilion dv6 3000 series

Sometimes, laptop keyboard may become faulty and stop working. Due to prolong use, they may wear out. And we may have to look out for a spare replacement keyboard to replace it. But before replacing the keyboard, investigate if it is a minor issues that can be resolved. But if the keyboard is indeed faulty, then it would need to be replaced. In that case, find a replacement keyboard for the laptop model and replace it. Laptop keyboard replacement is not that difficult. It can be done at home. If required, check out some videos on YouTube to see how to disassemble / assemble the keyboard for the particular laptop model. 

Some times, keyboards may not work due to issues such as:

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Computer DIY : Replacing Faulty Wi Fi Card on Laptop

If your laptop's Wi-Fi is no longer working, then you might have to replace it. It is something you can totally do it yourself instead of taking it to a technician provided you get the right replacement part.  But before you jump on it make sure that it is really faulty. In this post, we shall see some basic checks to see if the Wi-Fi card is faulty. A short demo video is also included on how to replace the Wi-Fi card on laptop. 

Computer DIY : Replacing Faulty Wi Fi Card on Laptop

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Computer DIY: Replacing faulty LCD display flex ribbon cable on HP Pavilion DV 6 laptop

Demo video - Computer DIY: Replacing faulty display flex ribbon cable on HP Pavilion DV 6 laptop

 

When you have a problem with your laptop's display, the problem could be with the LCD display panel or with the flex cable that connects the LCD display to the motherboard. If the display is flickering randomly, it could be the cable issue or loose connection. You may disassemble and try re-seating the cable on the contacts on the motherboard and the LCD display. Also you might need to inspect the LCD Flex ribbon cable and see if there are any wear and tear.

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Computer DIY: Replacing faulty keyboard on Dell Vostro 1014

If there is a problem with your laptop keyboard, then you might have to replace it. In some cases, it might just be because of stuck keys. In which case, you can carefully try to resolve the problem by removing the disturbance that is causing the key to stick. In some cases, it may be because of poor contact on the motherboard due to particle deposits on the contacts. In such cases, you would need to remove the keyboard completely and clean the contacts of the keyboard that attaches to the motherboard. You can use some alcohol based solution to clean the contacts. Or an eraser to rub of dirt from the contacts. 

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