My space bar key sticks and I'm having more difficulty getting it to function, can I remove it and clean under it ?
Hi, my spacebar is sticking and I'm having more and more difficulty getting it to work. Can I clean under it? Can I remove it?
Hi..
Don't remove the space bar.
Purchase a can of condensed air to spray (available at most hardware and computer stores) around the edges of the space bar.
That should remove any dust and debris.
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Welcome to Lenovo Community!
I regret to inform you that we cannot remove individual keys on the keyboard; the connecter is so delicate that it might break. Only think is that you have to check if there is any foreign particle stuck in between the keys, or you can check cleaning the keyboard with a vacuum cleaner.
If you find that issue still persists then you have to replace the complete keyboard unit.
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it will need to be serviced.
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If you just bought it, it should be covered. Depending on model you may have to pay shipping. Contact the above number explaining the issue.
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