Some keys not working

ladyscout

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Oct 19, 2013
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My Acer Aspire has suddenly started to act up. About half of the keys are not working. Also the padlock light is on and I don't know what that is. NOTHING was spilled on the computer and it is clean.
 
Solution
If you've got a USB Keyboard lying around, plug it in and see if it works.

If so, you may just have a bad keyboard. They're cheap on eBay (less than $20) and are not difficult to replace. Videos can be found on-line with step by step instructions.

If the USB keyboard doesn't work, check all the USB ports for any broken/out-of-place pieces. If one has any broken plastics or metal tabs touching, it could be the cause all the USB controlled devices to flip out (laptop keyboard included).

ratedk

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If you've got a USB Keyboard lying around, plug it in and see if it works.

If so, you may just have a bad keyboard. They're cheap on eBay (less than $20) and are not difficult to replace. Videos can be found on-line with step by step instructions.

If the USB keyboard doesn't work, check all the USB ports for any broken/out-of-place pieces. If one has any broken plastics or metal tabs touching, it could be the cause all the USB controlled devices to flip out (laptop keyboard included).
 
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