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    Studio XPS 1647 Keyboard out AGAIN!!

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by colorfast, Apr 29, 2010.

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    colorfast Newbie

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    I am seriously so frustrated right now. My m,n,j,h,u,y,7,6,f7,f8 keys are all not working for the second time! I already had someone come out and replace my keyboard about a month ago and now it is happening again! I have to type this all with the virtual windows keyboard. I have heard one of the locks (scroll, num) causes this but I checked the registry and made sure both were off.

    Is there any known solution to this? Or am I stuck waiting another month for my laptop to come back with a ANOTHER new keyboard?
     
    colorfast, Apr 29, 2010
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    colorfast Newbie

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    Anyone? :)
     
    colorfast, Jun 12, 2010
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    benbeck08 CCNA/A+ In Progress

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    i would call up dell and start yelling (politely of course)
     
    benbeck08, Jun 12, 2010
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    apu701 Notebook Enthusiast

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    wow.. same issue.. same keys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    typing with on screen keyboard!

    replaces 6 weeks ago but again broke 3 weeks ago.
     
    apu701, Jun 13, 2010
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  5. freedom16

    freedom16 Notebook Deity

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    This is why we buy an external keyboard lol.
     
    freedom16, Jun 13, 2010
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    Fusel Wusel Notebook Consultant

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    Pull battery and A/C-adapter and hold the power key for like 10 seconds. Wire up again and boot. Maybe this helps?
     
    Fusel Wusel, Jun 13, 2010
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    Tony_Pony Notebook Geek

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    That sucks! I had mine replaced about two months ago, and so far it's been working well. This is a serious design flaw.

    I don't believe there is any other way to fix it, but to get another keyboard. I had a technician come to my house to do it. I think it's easier than to send your laptop away, if you're still under warranty. It took him about 20 minutes to do it.
     
    Tony_Pony, Jun 13, 2010
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