Signs your IBM ThinkPad A Series needs this repair
- Keys that stick, repeat or don't register
- Missing or broken keys
- A whole row or section not working
- Wrong characters appearing as you type
- Keyboard stopped working after a spill
- Trackpad buttons that no longer click
How we fix your IBM ThinkPad A Series
If only one or two keys are damaged, we can often replace the key caps and clips instead of the whole keyboard, which keeps the cost down.
When the keyboard has failed, we fit a replacement with the correct UK layout for your IBM ThinkPad A Series. On some laptops the keyboard is part of the top case, and we'll tell you before we start if yours is.
How long it takes
Keyboards we have in stock are usually fitted the same day.
Good to know: If you spill a drink on the keyboard, switch the laptop off straight away and turn it upside down. Don't use a hairdryer on it.
IBM's desktop-replacement ThinkPad of 2000 to 2004, from the A20 to the dual-UltraBay A31, positioned above the T series for size and features. More about the IBM ThinkPad A Series
Common questions
Do you fit UK keyboard layouts?
Yes, UK layout is our standard. Tell us if you need a different layout and we'll check availability.
Can I use a USB keyboard until the repair?
Yes. A USB keyboard works fine as a stopgap if the rest of the laptop is working.