Missing Keys on the the keyboard, want to replace the whole keyboard.

No.. you can buy replacement keys, you dont have to buy the whole keyboard.
Just google dell keyboard replacement keys.

Hi james,
sorry to hear that your kindness to another has been let down .
to replace the keys or the whole keyboard is not too big a job .
try searching on ebay for a replace keyboard ( in the uk around 20 pounds ) or buy a used one and change the key top
this is a link below to ebay as an example

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dell-Latitude-CP-CPi-Series-Laptop-Keyboard-0000309R-/380158661597?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Computing_ComputerComponents_KeyboardsMice&hash=item588338d3dd

It is possible to buy individual keys from Ebay.

But if there is other damage to the keyswitch itself you may be better off getting a whole new keyboard from Ebay.

They are not expensive and are quite easy to fit.

you can order a replacement keyboard from ebay and replace the whole thing. its a couple of screws and when pulling apart the laptop you must be careful of the clips. Also they probably sell them by the key on there.

hey celine. i am acer technicain from Turkey.

plug out the battery you will see 4 screw to hold middle cover. screw up them. up side down the laptop and pull the middle cover from right corner. whic one still holding the keyboard. you will see the keyboard. lift the keayboard and you will see the place of connection. there is clips be carefull. plug out the keayboard. plug in the keyboard in hole of connection and make sure clips held the keyboard. and put the middle cover and push you will hear the noise of clips. make sure its done and upside down the laptop again screw under battery. and plug the battery.

well done :)

I would say it would be best to just replace the whole keyboard. It's not hard, just time-consuming, & you can get a good price for one on eBay.

http://www.drivershq.com/Drivers/Gateway/Notebook-Computer/Gateway-MX6447/9771/23769/25295/Drivers.aspx
There ya go this should do the job

http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/dlcenter.asp

Enter your serial number....

Checked the Manual....

Instructions to remove and replace the Keyboard can be found from page number 7 in the Manual.

Link to get the Manual :

http://support.gateway.com/s/Mobile/Q106/Blade/8511418.pdf

can contact Gateway Chat Support through link below:

http://support.gateway.com/support/contact/chat.shtml

Hope this helps

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