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    Keyboard problems

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Jason, Jun 7, 2006.

  1. Jason

    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    When I type the "W" key it types "QW"! :p The only way I can get just the W key is to delete the Q. Is it easy to clean a keyboard? How do I take the keys off. Anyone know. It's really frustrating... perhaps I should just buy a new keyboard?
     
    Jason, Jun 7, 2006
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  2. Bwen

    Bwen Notebook Evangelist

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    What happens when you press the Q key? Are we talking about a desktop keyboard? all you have to do on a desktop keyboard is just pull the buttons out and clean what's underneath it and it should work fine, I'm not sure about notebook keyboards though.
     
    Bwen, Jun 7, 2006
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  3. qwester

    qwester Notebook Virtuoso

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    pulling off keys is tricky on notebook keyboards. You don't want to break anything, and problem is poping it back in.

    If you can, take off the whole keyboard and use compressed air to clean all the dust and crumbs from it.
     
    qwester, Jun 7, 2006
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