Model: 16ACH6H (Legion 5 Pro 6th Gen)
Describe the issue: My "Q" & "Windows" key have stopped working and I was wondering if its possible to remove the keys (and how I could do so) so I can try cleaning underneath or see if I can figure out why they arent working.
What have you tried already?: Blowing underneath the keys using a compressed can of air
When did it start producing the issue: ~1 year ago
Did you install new drivers or software?: Yep
Can you provide images/videos to show us the issue: Kinda unnecessary.
#Can Certain Keys Be Removed/Replaced on Lenovo Laptop?
opal gorge
vital narwhal
Model: 16ACH6H (Legion 5 Pro 6th Gen)
Describe the issue: My "Q" & "Windows" key...
If they aren’t working then they are probably dead. Removing the key cap won’t do anything
opal gorge
oh... is that a common thing that happens?
vital narwhal
No, but hardware can fail anytime
opal gorge
cus like originally it started with the button not working 50/50
and over time it got worse to the point where it just doesnt work
vital narwhal
Unless you think something is underneath the keycap preventing it from going down, then I don’t see what removing the key would do for you
By all means, feel free to try. Beware the scissor mechanism is very fragile and there is a good chance you will break it when removing the key cap
opal gorge
🤷♂️ its worth a shot. the keys dont work anyways so if they can be removed and possibly start working again its worth a shot
vital narwhal
Outside of that, nothing to troubleshoot here. You would need a keyboard replacement
opal gorge
how much is it for one?
or like is it possible for me to do myself or is it like really difficult?
opal gorge
ah...
the annoying part is that this started happening as soon as I was out of the warranty window 😭
is the removal of keys the same across all/most legion laptops? Cus I found some video guides online but the laptops are not the exact one that I have
vital narwhal
AFAIK, yes
opal gorge
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