How to re-apply a laptop key?

[Jenna]

I've been writing an English paper, and I guess I over-used the 'Tab' key. Anyone know how to put it back on? I've tried just pushing it back on, didn't work. Lol.
It's came off like this before, but someone else fixed it for me.
Thanks! (:
If it matters: It's a Dell Inspiron 1720

[Dell Inc.]

Jenna,

At the link below is a video tutorial that will guide you through replacing the key back onto the laptop keyboard.

Troubleshooting a Notebook Keyboard Key that has come off
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/g...0#Issue0_7

Thank You,
Dell-Jesse L
Dell Social Media and Communities

[Patrick]

Try visiting http://www.laptop-keys.com. They have some very helpful videos on replacing laptop keys.

[aznntowl2]

Jenna,

The tab key is used more often than other keys, and since its a larger key it need more support, and that is done by the plastic hinge clip under the key cap, the hinge clip do from time to time wear out and therefore a new keyboard or a new laptop key can fix the problem, Here is the direct link to the dell 1720 laptop key, http://www.replacementlaptopkeys.com/ser...721/Detail and if you want a new keyboard, ebay is a good bet.