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    XPS 1530 Random Key Strikes

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Reallm, Dec 29, 2008.

  1. Reallm

    Reallm Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi there,

    My 1530 keeps typing No 7's and the tab button on its own.

    I've never spilt anything on it any ideas.....

    thanks.
     
    Reallm, Dec 29, 2008
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  2. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    Thats freaky! Sorry, no idea. Might want to clean up the key board with compressed air. Also, may be you could try removing the key, make sure its clean and put them back again. May be its just not sitting properly!!
     
    fonduekid, Dec 29, 2008
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  3. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Reseat the keyboard or call ghostbusters.
     
    flipfire, Dec 29, 2008
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  4. pchan

    pchan Notebook Geek

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    maybe you are not aware that someone might have spilled something on it :) This thing happened to my friend inspiron and it was due to some milk that was spilled by his daughter. He ended up replacing the whole keyboard unit. Have you tried cleaning your keyboards?
     
    pchan, Dec 29, 2008
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  5. xDayan

    xDayan Notebook Guru

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    At least it's not 6's!

    Any ways, I say you press the 7 key like 10 times, with a little bit of force. as it might be stuck, or take your keyboard off, and clean it. (Somehow)
     
    xDayan, Dec 30, 2008
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