Where can I find a replacement for a keyboard key?
Whether you've lost, broken or worn out a key or keycap on a keyboard you have a few options. The solutions range in price and difficulty, so we recommend checking out each section. However, if you already know which solution you'd like to go with, select it from the list below and follow the instructions.
Online retailer
For the most part, the fastest and most efficient way to remedy the problem is to visit an online retailer. If you have a desktop, it's highly unlikely you'll find a single key and probably will end up replacing it from somewhere like Amazon. For laptop computers, places like Laptop-keys.com have a very wide selection.
Contacting the manufacturer
In some instances, contact the keyboard manufacturer or, if it's a laptop, the laptop manufacturer for a replacement. Unfortunately, in almost all situations, it's necessary to replace the keyboard since most manufacturers do not have single keys available for purchase. However, many laptop companies offer keyboard key kits, which contain many of the parts necessary to fix their keyboards.
Swap keyboard keys
If the manufacturer does not have replacement keys or kits available, and there is a keyboard key that you don't frequently use, consider swapping them. Exchange any two keys that are the same size. For example, if your "H" key were sticking or lost, you could replace it the Windows menu key.
Contact local repair shop
Local computer repair shops often replace and fix keyboards on laptops. They may have spare broken keyboards that they'd be willing to let you have or use for spare keys. Additionally, many keyboards and other spare parts are sold on eBay and other auction sites, check these pages for replacements.
If this is a laptop key, keycap, or key component, make sure you're getting a key or keyboard that is compatible with your model of laptop. There are many different laptop keyboards and they are not all compatible.
Replace worn key stickers
If you need to replace a key because it's worn out, consider purchasing a keyboard sticker set instead of replacing the key entirely.