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    keyboard malfunction

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by alesv, Apr 5, 2009.

  1. alesv

    alesv Newbie

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    I have a aspire 3690 running vista. The left side of the keyboard types fine. The right side some keys don't work other type multiple letters and preforms different action. I replaced the keyboard twice thinking i bought a faulty one but still have the same problem. If i use a external USB or the onscreen keyboard it works fine. I also flashed the bio and still no change. Any Ideas for i dont want to buy a new laptop.
    Thanks Vinnie
     
    alesv, Apr 5, 2009
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  2. hoggie

    hoggie old boy

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    have you checked the language settings in control panel

    Open control panel>open regional and langauge options.
    open langauges tab>text services and input langauges>details button.
    check you have it set to the right region/
     
    hoggie, Apr 5, 2009
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  3. alesv

    alesv Newbie

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    Everything is set to US. Any other ideas?
    Thanks Vinnie
     
    alesv, Apr 6, 2009
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  4. ATG

    ATG 2x4 Super Moderator

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    Bad cable and/or connector might be causing this. Unfortunately I've no idea how can you test this..When you replace the keyboard I guess the new keyboard comes with cable? If so then maybe it's the connector..
     
    ATG, Apr 6, 2009
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  5. alesv

    alesv Newbie

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    new keyboard came with the new ribbon cable the old keyboard had the exact problem exact multiple letter come up. Here what happens when I press K (dvn2), L (/2), P(468*) o(]) ect on the right hand side of the board. Left side types fine.
     
    alesv, Apr 6, 2009
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    Same for my brand new Extensa 4230... It works for a while, then it would stop working correctly and it doesn't go away by just restarting.

    Only resting overnight solves it. Weird, frustrating and embarrasing.

    Truly yours,
    Warpo
    (from a USB Microsoft keyboard that actually works)
     
    Warpo, Apr 7, 2009
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  7. alesv

    alesv Newbie

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    How do you reset it over night?
     
    alesv, Apr 8, 2009
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