Weird keyboard problems....

So, this may be only marginally on-topic at best..., but I've got this weird problem with the keyboard on my laptop: I've got a bunch of keys that intermittently become dependent on some other keys. Every so often, the Y, U, J, 9, comma, Enter, and Home keys all stop working unless I hold

Re: Weird keyboard problems....

In my experience it's usually caused by "stuff" in the keyboard. A crumb, a hair, who knows. The most effective fix is to stand the keyboard, or in this case the whole laptop, up sideways... So that the long side points straight up. Then gently tap or slap the bottom of the laptop a bunch

Re: Weird keyboard problems....

No. That is strange. Try both control keys at the same time. The keyboard controller will do a story if soft reset. (Ancient trick) On Feb 7, 2016 3:55 AM, "Joshua Judson Rosen" wrote: > So, this may be only marginally on-topic at best..., but > > I've got this weird

RE: Weird keyboard problems....

You can isolate it by plugging in a USB keyboard and seeing if it still happens.  My guess is you're correct that it's a mechanical problem with the keyboard. Depending on the laptop model you have, purchasing a new one probably won't cost much (the ones I got were under $20) and replacing it

Re: Weird keyboard problems....

On 02/07/2016 07:32 AM, Mark Komarinski wrote: > You can isolate it by plugging in a USB keyboard and seeing if it > still happens. My guess is you're correct that it's a mechanical > problem with the keyboard. Depending on the laptop model you have, > purchasing a new one probably won't cost