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Offline bardomudo

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Del AT101W keycap replacement
« on: Tue, 11 December 2012, 13:52:56 »
So, the retard that I am, while cleaning the keycaps of my new Dell AT101W, I let one slip through the drain and it's gone.

It's the "Del/." key of the numpad.

Is there any place I can order such a replacement? Signature Plastics only has red Esc's for ALPS. If I can't order a proper original replacement, I'd be happy with a blank/beige just so the keyboard doesn't look awful with a cap missing.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Really appreciate it.
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Re: Del AT101W keycap replacement
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 11 December 2012, 13:57:44 »
The most common (ie cheapest) source for Alps compatible caps is the "Apple Design Keyboard" which is often seen at yard sales and thrift stores because it is such a horrible board. I don't think they were all Alps, though, so check first.
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Offline bardomudo

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Re: Del AT101W keycap replacement
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 11 December 2012, 14:30:22 »
Damn, would be really tough for me to spend $20 on a Apple Design Keyboard + $60 in shipping to Brazil just to get a single keycap.

Do you think I have any other alternative here? Perhaps some GH user has spare ALPS keycaps and sells them? Do you think Signature Plastics or some other company would sell something like it?

I was so freaking excited to get this keyboard. Didn't even have a chance to use it before cleaning, and now I already lost a key. Damn...
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Re: Del AT101W keycap replacement
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 11 December 2012, 15:04:30 »
I did not realize that you are international.

There is a chance I have some loose Alps keys, but no guarantees.
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Offline bardomudo

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Re: Del AT101W keycap replacement
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 11 December 2012, 15:42:11 »
I would be eternally grateful if you had one to sell me. Even if you didn't have a Del/,. key, any that could fit that row would be great already.
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Re: Del AT101W keycap replacement
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 11 December 2012, 15:44:59 »
Open up that pipe and get it!
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Offline bardomudo

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Re: Del AT101W keycap replacement
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 11 December 2012, 16:07:30 »
I thought about it but we use large pipes here so it was probably long gone as soon as it went down the drain.

I have a drawer full of Cherry MX keycaps, but when I lose one, it obviously has to be one I can't replace. **** me, right?
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Re: Del AT101W keycap replacement
« Reply #7 on: Tue, 11 December 2012, 16:09:38 »
The user mironccr345 lost his F key, and I sent him a full spare set I had to replace them... I assume he still has his old set, it may be worth messaging him to see if he still has them. 
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Offline bardomudo

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Re: Del AT101W keycap replacement
« Reply #8 on: Tue, 11 December 2012, 16:32:04 »
Quote from: thebeargentile on Tue, 11 December 2012, 16:09:38
The user mironccr345 lost his F key, and I sent him a full spare set I had to replace them... I assume he still has his old set, it may be worth messaging him to see if he still has them.

Hey, that's definitely worth a shot. I will contact him. Thanks a lot.
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