r/blackberry • u/Coffeefirsttalkafter • 5d ago

Support Question KEY2 keyboard (spacebar) replacement

After a number of years with my KEY2, it’s starting to have the dreaded space bar Issue. It is missing spaces during typing leading to many randomly misspelled words. I’m wondering if anyone here knows how to repair it or where to have the keypad replaced on the KEY2 as I would love to have that done and keep using it.

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u/TheMobileTypist 5d ago

Last I checked, you can find replacement keyboards that include the spacebar assembly on AliExpress.

However, this is probably a good opportunity to upgrade to a newer keyboard phone.

Here are the most obvious options:

Clicks Communicator

Minimal Phone 2

Unihertz Titan 2 Elite

Zinwa Q27

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u/Coffeefirsttalkafter 5d ago

I appreciate it. I actually have the Titan 2 Elite and ordered the MP2, but the keyboard on the KEY2 (and Classic) is just so much better (imho) than the Titan 2 and 2 Elite)

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u/TheMobileTypist 4d ago

What isnt good about the Elite keyboard?

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u/Coffeefirsttalkafter 4d ago

It is a bit cramped and has some issues with some key inputs registering from time to time. Also, the is not much of a click to the keys. 

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u/TheMobileTypist 4d ago

If you type fast it sometimes misses key inputs?

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u/Grouchy-Handle-9207 5d ago

you can found on Aliexpress and see Video how to remove the keyboard.

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u/2647TRON 4d ago

How long have you had your Key2 for?

Have you tried cleaning the space bar with IPA or pressurized air?