Laptop is typing the wrong characters, which is leading me to type in the wrong Password

[kiragruber]

Hey,

So suddenly my keyboard has pretty much stopped working. Some keys do still work perfectly (all around the same area) and then others are typing characters that are around the key I pushed. So it would type around 2-4 characters, while just pushing one key. Therefore, I cannot put in my password as I cannot see what I am actually typing in as it is adding other characters at the same time, if that makes sense?!

Is there anything I can do? Would an external keyboard (usb) work without first logging into the account?

Thank you!!!!

 

[getochkn]

Yes, an external should work. Sounds like something hit laptop and cracked the board underneath or something got spilled on it. Those are the two main reasons keyboards start to act up on laptops.

 

[BadAsAl]

Yes for sure a USB will work. Only way to get into one of these with a bad keyboard. Very common issue on MacBook laptops. Changing the keyboard is possible but a tricky operation and not for the faint of heart.