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    F-Key stopped working

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Yekoor, Apr 6, 2012.

  1. Yekoor

    Yekoor Newbie

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    Hi, yesterday my 'F'-Key (not 'Fn'-Keys) stopped working on my Asus M6N. I popped the key and it looks ok. What I also noticed is when I just boot to windows and set focus to Notepad, it starts getting filled with 'f' characters, so it looks like the f key is always pressed. After pressing any other button it stops.

    I already tried uninstalling the keyboard driver, it didn't help. Any ideas?
     
    Yekoor, Apr 6, 2012
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  2. Avic

    Avic Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sounds like a virus...
     
    Avic, Apr 7, 2012
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    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    It sounds like a busted key. You might need to get a new keyboard if you can't clean the switch out with canned air and/or a q-tip with alcohol. You can take off the key cap by lifting it from the top side (closest to the screen), it's easiest with a guitar pick or something thin like that. Just be careful because it is held in by small plastic tabs that can break easily. To get it back on after cleaning, put the bottom side in first and then snap the top back in.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Apr 7, 2012
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