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Solved! SOME keys not working after laptop keyboard replacement

May 9, 2020
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HP Probook 455 G3

Various keys on the board weren’t working so I replaced the integrated keyboard entirely. With a brand new keyboard, the same keys still don’t work, though as before SOME do.

I have updated and reinstalled the keyboard drivers AND the synaptics driver to no avail. The computer itself is up to date. The keyboard and all its connections are clean.

EDIT: External keyboard plugged in/connected by BT works just fine. Also, the computer itself is not infected with any malware or viruses.

Help?
 
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Could be the connection on the motherboard is bad, or the keyboard was not plugged in all the way.

Did you test the keyboard in Safe Mode or using a Linux Boot disk to rule out any issues with software?
Could be the connection on the motherboard is bad, or the keyboard was not plugged in all the way.

Did you test the keyboard in Safe Mode or using a Linux Boot disk to rule out any issues with software?
 
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