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03-28-2024 04:24 PM
I was recently trying to clean out my keyboard and when I opened the space bar I realized I was not able to put it back properly like it was before. The key kind of wobbles back and forth when I press it because for some reason the key carriages are just flat on the board and are not supporting the key easily. Its kind of hard to explain with words but I believe the culprit might be a broken key carriage clip so does anyone know where I can get some replacement ones for my laptop?
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03-28-2024 04:50 PM - edited 03-28-2024 04:52 PM
It may not be broken. Here is a video i found that might help.
if it is damaged you can search for a replacement key or keyboard using
HP 17-c0000
HP 17-c
HP 17-cn
The 17-c0000 spec lists all the 17-cn so I assume they are all compatible except for color
An entire keyboard but is blue
https://www.ebay.com/itm/155938482021
the CN
https://www.google.com/search?q=key+cap+hp+17-CN
the "C"
https://www.google.com/search?q=key+cap+hp+17-C
The local vendor can answer questions.; AliExpress is cheaper but usually does not include the tiny screwdriver or have any videos.
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03-28-2024 04:50 PM - edited 03-28-2024 04:52 PM
It may not be broken. Here is a video i found that might help.
if it is damaged you can search for a replacement key or keyboard using
HP 17-c0000
HP 17-c
HP 17-cn
The 17-c0000 spec lists all the 17-cn so I assume they are all compatible except for color
An entire keyboard but is blue
https://www.ebay.com/itm/155938482021
the CN
https://www.google.com/search?q=key+cap+hp+17-CN
the "C"
https://www.google.com/search?q=key+cap+hp+17-C
The local vendor can answer questions.; AliExpress is cheaper but usually does not include the tiny screwdriver or have any videos.
Thank you for using HP products and posting to the community.
I am a community volunteer and do not work for HP. If you find
this post useful click the Yes button. If I helped solve your
problem please mark this as a solution so others can find it