Hi Tim, Actually, I decided to reset my PRAM once again, and that seems to have done the trick. I haven't faced any problems ever since. Thanks so much; you are a true saviour. :)
Best, Rahul On 26/06/2013, Tim Kilburn <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, > > If it's an electronic thing, then you won't see any physical problems. A > short in an IC or some other little glitch with the controller board for the > keyboard is likely the problem. Nothing much to do but take it to an > authorized service provider in my opinion. > > Later... > > Tim Kilburn > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > On 2013-06-25, at 12:26 AM, Rahul Bajaj <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi Tim, >> >> I did exactly what you instructed me to do, but that also doesn't seem to >> work. >> >> If there's an actual electronic issue with the keyboard, then >> shouldn't the key appear damaged/broken/stiff, etc. >> The funny thing is that the option key is otherwise working perfectly >> normally. >> >> >> >> On 20/06/2013, Tim Kilburn <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Hi, >>> >>> Maybe try a reset of your PRAM. >>> >>> 1. Restart or Shutdown your Mac. >>> 2. As soon as the Startup chime sounds, hold down the Command, the >>> Option, >>> the "r" key and the "p" key. >>> 3. Keep the key combination down for two more Startup Chimes past the >>> first >>> one then release everything. >>> >>> See if that makes a difference. The key combination is awkward but >>> totally >>> doable. Normally, I put my left thumb across the left cmd and option >>> keys, >>> and my left index on the "r" and right pinky on the "p". If that >>> doesn't >>> really do anything, then it may be an actual electronic issue with the >>> keyboard. >>> >>> Later... >>> >>> Tim Kilburn >>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >>> >>> On 2013-06-19, at 1:57 PM, Rahul Bajaj <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> >>>> Thanks a million for the quick responses. >>>> I guess the problem is with the option key because this gets fixed as >>>> soon as I press the option key after those weird symbols start >>>> appearing. >>>> But nothing seems to be physically wrong with the option key. I >>>> mean, it's not like it's stuck or anything. It's working perfectly >>>> otherwise. >>>> So, what should I do? >>>> This problem is occurring more frequently now than ever before. >>>> Furthermore, the web inspector thingy also gets automatically enabled >>>> from time to time. I have to hide the web inspector in order to >>>> restore things back to normal. >>>> >>>> >>>> On 16/06/2013, Alex Hall <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> Me too. Option-cmd-l opens downloads; option-m, if you enabled the >>>>> keyboard >>>>> commander, opens mail; option with most characters types an alternate >>>>> character, like option-8 for a bullet. So, check the physical key on >>>>> your >>>>> keyboard and be sure it is working correctly. If it is not a Macbook, >>>>> you >>>>> might want to replace the keyboard. >>>>> On Jun 15, 2013, at 5:03 PM, Maria & Joe Chapman >>>>> <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> HI. yep i thought that too. >>>>>> Blessings! Maria Joe and loving guide Karly. >>>>>> Email/ I Message: &fb [email protected] >>>>>> twitter: bubbygirl >>>>>> skype: bubbygirl1972 >>>>>> >>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 16/06/2013, at 6:57 AM, Maxwell Ivey <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hello; i think your option key may be sticking. because command >>>>>>> option >>>>>>> l >>>>>>> is the key sequence for opening the downloads manager. hope that >>>>>>> helps, >>>>>>> max >>>>>>> On Jun 15, 2013, at 3:33 PM, Rahul Bajaj wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I'm facing 2 weird and frustrating challenges while using Safari >>>>>>>> on >>>>>>>> my >>>>>>>> Mac. >>>>>>>> 1. Sometimes, when I press command-l, instead of being directed to >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>> address bar, I am directed to the downloads folder in Safari. >>>>>>>> Similarly, >>>>>>>> when I press M in Safari, it opens Apple Mail even when I am in >>>>>>>> Safari. >>>>>>>> This gets automatically fixed when I restart my Mac a couple of >>>>>>>> times. >>>>>>>> 2. Sometimes, when I use the keyboard to type something, instead of >>>>>>>> showing the letters that I type, it shows weird symbols like >>>>>>>> "Ó´". >>>>>>>> Have I inadvertently enabled or disabled something? >>>>>>>> I'm completely baffled. 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