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Keyboard Failure

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    Ctrl shortcuts partially working

    Some shortcuts on my laptop keyboard are working normally while pressing keys simultaneously (Ctrl + A, Ctrl + S, Ctrl + N, Ctrl + D...), but some are not (Ctrl + Z, Ctrl + Y, Ctrl + X, Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V...). Actually, they are working only when I: press and hold Ctrl + C (for example) and...
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    my Asus netbook keyboard quit working. my mom is completely tech incompetent. can someone help

    My mom messed her netbook up and the keyboard quit working. Someone help me?
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    Asus Laptop Keyboard Problems

    Hello! Recently I've got this strange problem with my problem. Alright. My laptop is Asus K550J and it's about 3 months since I've bought it. At the beginning I was experiencing some keys to not work at certain times, but I've thought it was temporary or there was a bug with Win10 and after the...
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    laptop keyboasrd screqwing up

    when i type this happens f is "fs" s comes out as "amfs" d takes me to google z or x comes out as "zx" a is "as" and more it was a pain to type this B)
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    Laptop Keyboard not working but fn keys do

    Hi, I am working on an HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15 running windows 8.1 64bit. The problem it has is that the keyboard is not working, but the fn keys (like wifi and volume) do work just fine. Here is a list of the things that have been tried and their result (if any): *The owner claims they did a...
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    Laptop Keys Suddenly Glitching (Repeating and not working!)

    I turned my laptop on today, and I soon noticed that some of the keys are not working properly. These include the 'm' key - sometimes if I press it, it doesn't work at all. Other times, I'll press it once and two or three 'm's will appear. I get the latter problem with the comma key and the full...
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    Looking for some help with a broken (I think) keyboard

    Hi all, A while ago, I spilt some coke on my laptop's keyboard, and ever since the keys on the numpad have been sticky, but the computer still worked perfectly good besides that. However, yesterday, while the machine was out, but not on, some water was knocked onto the machine, coincidentally...
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    Keyboard not working after removal of SSD

    My laptop had a problem starting, so i took out the SSHD for a while, when i put it back some keys on the keyboard were not working, funny thing is the keys that do not work change everytime i switch it on
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    Multiple problems with my Toshiba laptop, BSOD, keyboard failure, start-up errors.

    A large number of faults have developed very quickly (over the course of about 3 days) with my Toshiba laptop. Operating System: Windows 8.1 64-bit (6.3, Build 9600) (9600.winblue_gdr.140305-1710) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: TOSHIBA...
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    Kayboard is typing by itself

    The letter l (L) appears on its one and all the time. However if I select L it does not work. Also the mouse pad is not always working. I can hear the binging sound in the background and sometimes it just goes back to the log in page. My laptop went mental, how can this be fixed?
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    USB not working but power things

    OK I have read through many forums and none apply to me because most are for laptops or another USB works. After waking the PC from sleep mode my wireless mouse and keyboard weren't working (2 different makes so 2 different adaptors and ports in use). The keyboard lights up when batteries are...
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    Random Delayed Keys on HP Laptop Windows 10!?

    Why is my laptop keys delaying everytime I turn it on? I have to keep restarting for it to stop, but when it happens, I have literally hold a key until it begins to enter. It's not the type of delay where theres a lag, but more of a delay until the laptop recognizes that im clicking it. I...
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    Keyboard problems With Toshiba Laptop

    Typed letters jump to another word or sentence. Whole sentences disappear. Mozilla made changes to my email lately. Did they cause this? Toshiba laptop 2+ years old. This post just jumped to Google!
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    Keyboard Failure on Asus x200ca Laptop

    hi i have a x200ca notebook pc as my second asus device the keyboard is not working and the touch screen will not type either
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    Acer Aspire E1-470 laptop keyboard stop working

    For some unknown reason my Caps lock,M,S,D,G,H, Up Arrow. stop working all of the sudden even tough it was fine just 3 seconds ago. i think because i press the arrow and D button too hard before? i am sorry, i cant explain much. its Hard to type like this with on screen keyboard
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    Solved! Cannot Type "@" Symbol With My Keyboard

    I can't type the symbol "@" using shift + 2. Why is this? Please help me solve this problem.
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    Location of NumLK LED indicator for Dell L702X

    I have a Dell L702X and cannot find the NumLK LED indicator on my keyboard. Can someone tell me the location.
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    Some Keys on Keyboard Doesn't Work Properly (ASUS X453MA with Windows 10)

    Dear Forum, I am a ASUS X453MA user who have upgrade my PC from Windows 8.1 to 10 since November ago. Few days ago, I stucked on a problem. My 'n', 'o', 'j', and '9' key on keyboard doesn't work properly. I've contacted the ASUS Helpdesk by chat, they recommend me to bring the NB to Service...
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    Keyboard Issues - Windows 10 - Windows 8 - acer Aspire E1-410G

    I have acer Aspire E1-410G with windows 10 and the same problem when i had windows 8
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    Lenovo G500 keyboard one row is not working

    Hi Perks!! In my lenovo G500 laptop, one row of the keyboard is not working. It is the 4th row (<CAPSLOCK>ASDFGHJKL;'<ENTER>) that is not at all working. Does anybody have any idea about this. Your attention is much appreciated. Thanks in advance, Vamsi