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    Keyboard Problem, C V and H keys!

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Azshalasa, Oct 16, 2016.

  1. Azshalasa

    Azshalasa Notebook Consultant

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    So recently, some keys (c,v,h and some other keys) frequently stops working until I restart the pc and it has been bugging me as it gets quite annoying at times and i have no idea why this is happening.

    Any ideas why this is happening?
    already read serveral forums no one have a final solution.
     
    Azshalasa, Oct 16, 2016
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    kosti Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'd try re-seating the keyboard ribbon cable. It's pretty easy to get to.
     
    kosti, Oct 17, 2016
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  3. Azshalasa

    Azshalasa Notebook Consultant

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    Already did, but it's not a hardware problem i supose, i search so many ppl with this bug maybe could be any windows bug but i'm not sure... I didn't found anything to solve that just people relating this
     
    Azshalasa, Oct 17, 2016
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    If you want to test if it is a software issue, just download Linux Mint and run it live off a USB stick (without installing).
     
    kosti, Oct 18, 2016
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    Tested on ubuntu. Its a bug, if i press this keys holding shift works fines. If i press fn + win key it just work again.
     
    Azshalasa, Oct 18, 2016
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    kosti, Oct 18, 2016
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