Chromebook & Laptop Keyboard Repair — Keys Dead, Double-Typing, Liquid Spill
EziRepair replaces or cleans keyboards by model. Missing keycaps, faulty spacebar, coffee/water spills, or no input at all — sorted fast.
1) Value Proof | This comes in every week
Over the last year we’ve seen steady growth in school Chromebooks and office laptops with keyboard faults. Typical causes: missing keys, liquid ingress, worn dome switches, and low-quality refurb keyboards.
We install OEM-equivalent or verified compatible parts and pre-check connector, backlight, and frame specs for your exact model.
- Chromebook: $120–$180 (many are top-case/keyboard assemblies)
- Laptop: $180–$250 (backlit vs non-backlit varies)
- Light contamination: full disassembly clean may fix
- Liquid ingress: clean + module replacement recommended
Warranty: RTB (Return to Base). Impact, liquid, misuse excluded.
2) Yes Set | Time to repair if you see this
- One key won’t register or types twice
- Spacebar/Enter/number row acts random
- Keycap broke off and won’t clip back
- Water/coffee/energy drink → phantom typing
- External USB keyboard works fine, built-in fails
3) Portfolio | Recent case studies
HP Chromebook — liquid spill
Unit powered on but kept typing a,s,d by itself. No board short. Traces contaminated. Disassemble clean + keyboard module fixed it same day.
Lenovo Laptop — single key dead
Broken keycap and worn dome. Part discontinued. Full module replacement was cheaper and restored feel.
ASUS — double-typing
Firmware suspected; BIOS/OS checks unchanged. Found oxidised ribbon. Replaced cable + keyboard together.
Acer — keycap missing
Tabs cracked so keycap wouldn’t stay. Frame-integrated keyboard swap solved it quickly.
4) Expertise | Why it fails, how we fix it
- Conductive residue: sugar/milk leaves a sticky conductive film → random input
- Dome wear: elasticity drops after heavy use → specific key fails
- Ribbon damage/oxidation: heat/hinge tension → micro-cracks → intermittent faults
- Top-case assemblies: many Chromebooks use palmrest+keyboard as one piece → top cover replacement is most sensible
DIY alcohol flooding can strip printed membranes/tracks. Your data stays safe; we just replace the keyboard module.
Pricing & Turnaround
| Device | Symptoms | Work | Estimate (incl. GST) | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromebook | Key faults / liquid spill | Clean or module replacement | $120–$180 | Same day–2 days |
| Laptop | Missing key / double-typing | Module replacement (backlight varies) | $180–$250 | Same day–3 days |
Varies by model/stock/top-case integration. We quote on check-in.
FAQ
Can you replace just one keycap?
If the housing tabs are cracked, keycap swaps won’t hold well. A full module replacement is the reliable fix.
It had a spill but works fine now
Drying can mask issues briefly. Sugar/dairy residues corrode and conduct. We recommend a clean + inspection.
What’s the warranty?
RTB (Return to Base). Impact, liquid, external damage, misuse excluded.
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