Use this video to help you replace and install an individual key for a HP laptop computer. Be careful of the Retainer Clip so as not to break them. They can be difficult to find for sale. If needed, consider purchasing a keyboard and taking keys off as needed. If you need to see how to replace a larger key, refer to this video; https://youtu.be/v38xch9HKZI. To troubleshoot why a key or keys are not working, refer to this video; https://youtu.be/wqrchfpdJ_w. Check out the FAQ's and Related Video Links below !!

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FAQ's
Q: My Key Cap will not click down in place correctly. Whats wrong?
A: If your Key Assembly is not installed correctly, I would disassemble and inspect for damage. If none is found, try to reinstall as seen here. If its still not working, its most likely due to the hinge clip being damaged or not oriented correctly or the metal pins on the keyboard being bent out of place. If you cannot fix or locate the issue, I would assume the key is damaged in some way and needs to be replaced.

Q: The Retainer Clip / Hinge Clip is not staying down on the Keyboard.
A: The retainer clip should be attaching to both the key cap and to the keyboard. If its not attaching to the keyboard correctly its because the keyboard pins are bent out of place, the retainer clip is damaged, or the retainer clip is not orientated correctly. If you cant figure it out by just looking at the clip with is hard to do sometimes, remove another key cap and compare the correctly installed retainer clip to yours.

Q: The Hinge Clips came off with the Key Cap. What do I do?
A: Because they key can usually not be reinstalled with the Retainer Clip and the Key Cap still attached to each other, you would have to separate them as seen here, using a small flat pry tool.

Q: Where can I purchase replacement keys?
A: If any component of the key assembly is broken, it would have to be replaced. I usually get my keys on Ebay or www.replacementlaptopkeys.com. If you cannot find a loose key for sale, you may have to purchase a keyboard and take a key from there.

Q: I have a Key or Keys that are not working. Will this fix them?
A: This video is a tutorial on how to replace a key. If your keys are not working but are not mechanically broken, troubleshoot them as seen here; https://youtu.be/wqrchfpdJ_w.

Q: The hinge clip came apart into two pieces. How can I reassemble?
A: They fit together with a small plastic pin on the left and right of the inner clip. These fit into holes on the outer clip. To see exactly how the inner clip sits in the outer clip, remove another key cap and copy the clip under it.

Q: The rubber spring came off. How do I reattach it?
A: There isn't really a good way to reattach the Rubber Springs. They are not meant to be replaced. Best advice is try to use a small amount of glue. If that does not work, you may have to replace the keyboard.