Quieten Keys on Dell 4150 Laptop

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding solutions to reduce the noise produced by the keys on a Dell 4150 laptop. Participants explore various approaches to address the physical rattling of the keys, which can be disruptive in quiet environments.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration with the key noise and dismisses common suggestions such as typing quieter or avoiding public use.
  • Another participant humorously suggests replacing the laptop entirely with one that has quieter keys.
  • Some participants propose contacting Dell for a possible keyboard replacement as a more practical solution.
  • There is also a suggestion to use an external flexible keyboard as an alternative to mitigate the noise issue.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best solution, with multiple competing views presented regarding how to address the key noise issue.

Contextual Notes

Some suggestions may depend on the feasibility of contacting Dell for a replacement or the practicality of using an external keyboard, which may not suit all users.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals experiencing similar issues with noisy laptop keyboards, particularly those using Dell laptops or seeking alternatives to reduce typing noise.

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Anyone know of a way of quietening the keys on a laptop? When I type on my Dell 4150, each key sort of rattles. It attracts the attention of people nearby. This is not a software "beep" - I am talking about the physical rattling of the keypess.

Yesyesyes, I'll head off the obvious answers:
:mad: type quieter
:mad: fill the gaps between keys on your kb with Crazy Glue
:mad: don't use your laptop in public
 
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DaveC426913 said:
Yesyesyes, I'll head off the obvious answers:
:mad: type quieter
:mad: fill the gaps between keys on your kb with Crazy Glue
:mad: don't use your laptop in public

No i will give you a better solution...Throw your present laptop and buy another one with quiet keys...:smile:

PJ
 
Some manufacture can replaice the keyboard if u want. U might want to ask Dell about this before u throw it away?

The other solution is buy another external keyboard like flexible keyboard.
 
Some manufacture can replaice the keyboard if u want. U might want to ask Dell about this before u throw it away?

The other solution is buy another external keyboard like flexible keyboard.
 

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