Initial signs of failure begin on your laptop.
Initial signs of failure begin on your laptop.
The "W" key on my MSI Delta 15 keyboard isn't working consistently. Sometimes it produces noise or stops altogether, especially when I'm playing games. It began during a session with Outer Kids. The laptop gets warm, but I still use it on my lap, so it isn’t extremely hot. I don’t play much game, so the usage is mostly normal typing. This is unexpected. What should I try first? Are there any methods that could help preserve the key or delay its failure? I suspect the issue might be with the contact beneath the membrane. I’m not forcing it too hard to see if it’s broken. It’s possible a pin has come loose. I’ve fixed keyboards before—especially desktop models that got water damage. I used a silver pen to trace over damaged areas. With water damage, whole rows or sections often get affected. I doubt this is the case here. If nothing else works, could I replace this keyboard with a better, lower-profile mechanical one? It’s not a typical laptop, and I’m unsure if standard dimensions or layouts exist for it. From videos I’ve seen, removing the keyboard usually requires full disassembly followed by grinding away melted plastic parts. That sounds like a lot of work. If replacement isn’t an option, do you have any advice on finding a suitable alternative?
I’d just swap out the keyboard. Most laptops have decent keyboards that are easy to replace, and swapping them isn’t too costly. You can find individual keys on a few sites, but it might cost half as much as buying a whole keyboard, especially when you factor in shipping. It’s not always a sure fix either.
I need to purchase from an unknown Chinese eBay seller with fewer than 500 reviews. I can't locate it on any well-known sites like eu-spareparts.msi.com. Besides eBay, I've only discovered two other options: a Newegg reseller offering the product at 4.5 times the eBay price, and another site called any-pc-part.com.
When it's inactive, it remains inactive; it isn't built for user upkeep.
Usually they act as part suppliers themselves, or since many individuals reported similar problems on certain models with matching components.