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    R1 Keyboard Issues..

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Rohr7, May 12, 2013.

  1. Rohr7

    Rohr7 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all, I have an R1. My keyboard has been giving me issues since day 1. I initially bought this and replaced the mobo, and the keyboard.. long story. Anyways, both mobos I have currently work great as well as the keyboards. I have swapped both out and tried all combinations to make this work. Tried a fresh windows install, drivers, etc. My keyboard always misses keystrokes. I have to type SUPER slow for them to register. The laptop runs great otherwise. On a side note, the touchpad does not work.. I have the ribbon cable removed as it is stripped and until I replace it, will stay that way. I don't see why that would play a part in this, but any feedback would be appreciated. I've google searched and havent found a fix.

    thanks!
     
    Rohr7, May 12, 2013
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  2. pinoy_92

    pinoy_92 Notebook Evangelist

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    your gonna need to install the cable on the touchpad. it does affect the whole laptop.
     
    pinoy_92, May 12, 2013
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