Glad that it worked for you. I hate being without my computers so taking it to the shop is a last resort.
Later... On 2013-06-28, at 10:41 AM, Rahul Bajaj <[email protected]> wrote: > 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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