I have a Framework 13 Gen 12, which I bought about 1.5 years ago. Yesterday, my “D” key starts glitching out, and eventually just stops working completely. Since then, it has worked a few times, but 95% no. It’s just the one key–I tested all the others–so I don’t think it’s a bent pin. I tried reseating the input connector, but that didn’t change anything.
I’m guessing I probably need a new input cover–anything I might have missed before I go and spend $100 on one?
Yes, that’s pretty much over and done!
I’m guessing I probably need a new input cover–anything I might have missed before I go and spend $100 on one?
If it’s just a bad key, you could probably get away with replacing the keyboard only, for $40 instead of $100…
From what I understand it’s a bit of a gamble though, right? If I do just the keyboard and it still doesn’t work, I have to then buy the new input cover as well 
I’m not quite confident enough in my diagnostic skills to take the chance on that!
If the other keys are working, that suggests it’s probably not a problem with the input cover overall. To my mind, the main question is, is installation/repair simplicity worth an extra $60 to you? (more steps and lots of tiny screws versus attaching a single new-input-cover cable)
Will have to weigh the options! Keyboard alone is definitely cheaper 
Thanks so much for the input–glad to know that there’s a stronger possibility it’s just the keyboard.
There are a lot of screws for replacing just the keyboard, and they are tiny and easy to strip. People have said they’re stripped a few even being careful. Even best case, it will take a good bit of time just due to the number of screws. Do consider if it’s worth it.