ASUS TUF Gaming F15, A15 and A17 Key Replacement: One Key Set for Every FX506, FA506 and FA706

A broken W, a space bar that only springs back on one side, or a key cap that popped off during a clean — on an ASUS TUF Gaming laptop none of these means a new keyboard. The TUF Gaming F15, A15 and A17 all use the same keyboard key set, so one repair kit covers every FX506, FA506 and FA706 model, and a single key takes about five minutes to replace with no tools.

This guide shows you which TUF model page to order from, how to confirm the key before you buy, and how to fit it.

Which TUF model do you have? FX506, FA506, FA706 and friends

ASUS sells the TUF Gaming line under short marketing names (F15, A15, A17), but the sticker on the bottom cover shows a longer model code. The letter tells you the processor — F for Intel, A for AMD — and the number tells you the screen size. The keyboard is the same across all of them.

Order from this page	Model codes on the bottom sticker
ASUS TUF Gaming F15	FX506 (FX506LH, FX506LI, FX506LU, FX506HC, FX506HE, FX506HM, FX506HF), FX507, FX517 — 15.6-inch, Intel
ASUS TUF Gaming A15	FA506 (FA506IU, FA506IV, FA506IH, FA506QM, FA506IC), FA507 — 15.6-inch, AMD
ASUS TUF Gaming A17	FA706, FX706 — 17.3-inch

If the sticker has worn off, press Windows + R, type msinfo32 and read the System Model line, or open the MyASUS app. The ASUS model identification guide covers the other places the model code is printed.

One key set fits the F15, A15 and A17

All three TUF Gaming models share the same full-size keyboard: a standard key block plus a number pad on the right. Laptop-Keys.com stocks this as a single key set (part number AS20A), so the F15, A15 and A17 pages show the same keyboard and the same price. Pick the page that matches your model, click the key that is broken on the keyboard picture, and the correct kit is added to your cart.

Every kit is a complete single-key repair: the key cap, the plastic retainer clip (the scissor mechanism under the cap) and the rubber cup that gives the key its spring. That matters on a gaming laptop, because the clip is usually what breaks when a key is pulled off, not the cap itself. A kit starts at $8.95 with free US shipping, and each key is its own kit — so a worn W, A, S and D are four kits.

Before you order: match the keyboard picture, not just the model name

On the model page, compare the keyboard photo with the one in front of you. The key positions, the number pad and the arrow-key cluster should match exactly. If a key sits in a different place on your laptop, stop and check the model code again — an ASUS ROG or VivoBook with a similar name uses a different keyboard, and its keys will not fit a TUF.

Two things are not sold as single keys: the laptop's keyboard backplate (the metal base with the membrane) and the metal stabilizer bar behind the space bar. If a key still registers but the cap, clip or cup is damaged, a kit fixes it. If the key does nothing at all even with the cap pressed straight down on the exposed rubber cup, the membrane underneath has failed and the whole keyboard needs to be replaced — see replace one key or the whole keyboard for how to tell.

The TUF keys that fail most often

• W, A, S and D — the legends wear through or the caps crack from thousands of hours of use. Replace the caps individually; the clips underneath are usually fine.
• Space bar — popped off on one side after a drop or a cleaning session, or feels mushy at one end. The space bar kit includes the long cap and both clips; the stabilizer bar stays on the keyboard.
• Shift, Enter and Backspace — larger keys with their own clip shape. Order them from the same model page; each key's kit is specific to that key.
• Arrow keys — often pried off with a tool and lose a clip hinge in the process. The kit replaces the clip too.

Replacing the key

1. Power the laptop off. Remove whatever is left of the broken key: lift the cap from one corner, then lift the old clip out if it is damaged.
2. Look at the metal hooks on the keyboard base. They should be straight. A bent hook can be nudged back gently with a fingernail; a snapped-off hook means that position cannot hold a new key.
3. Seat the new retainer clip on the hooks so it lies flat and opens and closes freely. Place the rubber cup in the centre if the old one came away.
4. Lay the new cap over the clip and press straight down until it clicks on all sides.
5. Press the key a few times. It should travel evenly, spring back and type once per press.

Space bar, Enter and Shift keys use a metal stabilizer bar and a slightly different sequence — follow the model-specific installation instructions before removing a wide key.

ROG Strix and Zephyrus owners: different keyboards

The TUF kit does not fit ASUS's other gaming lines. ROG Strix G15 and G17 (G512, G712, G531, G731 and the SCAR models), the newer Strix G16, and the Zephyrus G14 (GA401, GA403) and G16 (GU605) each use their own keyboard. Choose from the ROG series pages or the Zephyrus pages instead — for example the ROG Strix G15 G512 or the Zephyrus G14 GA401. ZenBook and ExpertBook keys are not stocked.

Frequently asked questions

Do the TUF F15 and A15 use the same keys?

Yes. The F15 (Intel) and A15 (AMD) share one keyboard, and so does the 17-inch A17. Any of the three model pages gives you the right key; use the one that matches your sticker so the keyboard picture lines up with your laptop.

Can I replace just the W, A, S and D caps?

Yes. Each key is ordered separately, and a kit includes the clip and cup as well as the cap, so you can replace exactly the keys that are worn and leave the rest alone.

The key cap is fine but it wobbles or will not stay on. Which part do I need?

That is the retainer clip. Every kit includes a new clip, so order the kit for that key and swap the clip; you can keep your original cap if it is in better condition than the new one.

My TUF is not an FX506, FA506 or FA706. Will the key fit?

Check the bottom sticker against the table above. The FX507, FX517, FA507 and FX706 codes are covered by the same pages. If your code is not listed, the laptop is not a TUF Gaming F15, A15 or A17 and uses a different keyboard.