Laptop Problem

[tenrec]

I have a fairly old Lenova Ideapad33OS. It is refusing to type the numerical key "zero"/"open brackets" and now it is refusing to type the numerical key "nine"/"close brackets" as well. I have taken the keypad's top layer off, cleaned and replaced, still no joy.

Can anyone help or is it destined for landfill? Many thanks.

[barry1010]

Do all the other numerical keys work?

[Buenchico]

I've never had much joy when trying to repair a dodgy keyboard. I've usually ended up having to replace it altogether.

With some laptops, replacing a keyboard is an absolute doddle, taking just a few minutes.  With others it can be a real pain in the posterior! Regrettably, Lenovo laptops seem to fall into the latter category.  (I'm typing this on a Lenovo ThinkPad, which I purchased to replace an identical one with a dodgy keyboard after my cat threw up all over it! Replacing the keyboard on the original laptop looked to be far trickier than I would have been happy to attempt).

If you're prepared to give it a go though, a secondhand keyboard can be purcased for around £14
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325980366714

. . . and there are several YouTube videos providing instructions, such as this one:

[tenrec]

All the other keys do work. The zero was the first to, which I could almost manage without, but the nine is part of my bank card so is a must! Thanks for your input both of you.

I think I will fork out for a new one as I'm not confident of fixing it. It owes me nothing.

Thanks again

[Buenchico]

Thanks for your reply.

If I was looking for a decent budget laptop right now, I'd certainly consider this:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/374825408051

[Hymie]

You could consider buying a mini-keyboard, either wireless or connected by USB and avoid throwing the laptop away.