Toshiba Satellite Broken Key

[a212ww]

Hello,
I have a Toshiba Satellite P55T-C5114, a practically brand new laptop, only 6 months old. I think something hit the keyboard on the Windows Logo key, and dented the keycap and broke off a tab hat holds it in. I have looked at several websites to order spare keys, but none of them have this particular model. Any idea where I could find a compatible individual keycap without replacing the entire keyboard or having to send it in?

Thanks!

 

[boomerang]

Why don't you want to replace the keyboard? They're inexpensive and easy to replace.

I did no shopping, just a quick Google search, you may be able to find it cheaper.

$16.39

Replacement instructions below.

http://www.laptopkeyboard.com/Guides.php/Toshiba/Satellite/C55T/KBT302

I use a guitar pick to pry out things like keyboards. The picks are flexible enough and don't mar the surfaces. They are available in various thicknesses.

 

[a212ww]

Thanks for the suggestion.
The only reasons I don't really want to replace the entire keyboard is

A.The laptop is still under warranty
B.The keyboard on this laptop is mounted under the plastic palmrest, and removing it to get to the keyboard would require me to take the whole laptop apart
C.I can't find a keyboard replacement. The one you sent me is for the C55T, not the P55T.

Thanks!

 

[boomerang]

Thanks for the suggestion.
The only reasons I don't really want to replace the entire keyboard is

A.The laptop is still under warranty
B.The keyboard on this laptop is mounted under the plastic palmrest, and removing it to get to the keyboard would require me to take the whole laptop apart
C.I can't find a keyboard replacement. The one you sent me is for the C55T, not the P55T.

Thanks!

Sorry, my mistake on the keyboard link. Which of course made the installation link worthless too. And I already had my coffee when I typed it. (I have a C55 model so I'm going to guess that's why I Googled using the wrong information.)

But hey, lookee here.

https://www.any-pc-part.com/product_info.php/products_id/510009/zSatellite+P55T

A. As you know, it's not going to be replaced under warranty. Is your concern that it will void your warranty?
B. They come apart pretty easily but if it's more than you want to take on, I understand. I take mine apart about once a year to clean out the dust it collects that can effect the cooling.
C. Found the keyboard for you.

I understand your dilemma and I had no idea there were sites that sold individual keys. Best of luck with it.