Can you replace a single laptop key?

Yes for chiclet-style keyboards — most single keycaps + hinges are ₹150–₹500 fitted at your doorstep in 15 minutes.

How long does a full keyboard replacement take?

For most Dell, HP, Lenovo and Asus consumer laptops the swap takes 45–90 minutes at your home or office once the part is in hand. MacBook top-case assemblies take longer (2–3 hours) because the battery and trackpad come as one unit.

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Laptop Keyboard Replacement — Sticky Keys, Spills & Full Keyboard Swap

Stuck keys, missing keycaps and dead rows are usually cheaper to fix than you think — but liquid spills need immediate attention or they'll destroy the motherboard underneath.

Full keyboard replacement cost

₹1,499–₹2,999 for most consumer laptops (Dell Inspiron, HP Pavilion, Lenovo IdeaPad, Asus VivoBook). Backlit keyboards and MacBook top-case assemblies (which include the keyboard, trackpad and battery on Butterfly/Magic models) cost significantly more.

Spilled water/coffee/juice on your laptop?

Power off immediately, flip the laptop upside-down, do NOT try to charge or restart it. Bring it in within 24 hours — sugary or acidic liquids corrode motherboard traces within 48–72 hours. See our liquid-damage recovery guide for the full protocol.