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    HELP - keyboard malfunct4ion

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by michelleyd, Dec 21, 2007.

  1. michelleyd

    michelleyd Newbie

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    inspiron Eone four zero five

    i have the above laptop, its about a year and a half old and decided to give me trouble today.

    some of the keys type the wrong or extra letters.
    example:

    t4his is what4 t4his looks like unedit4ed.

    here is a number example:
    23T456Y7]89[0

    UGH insert4 exclaimat4ions because t4hose aren't4 working eit4her.

    t4his was a gift4 from my7 grandma who did not4 purchase a warranty7 so i'm a bit4 scared of my7 opt4ions.

    i hope someone can help. i read about4 t4ight4ening t4he screws and t4hat4 hasn't4 seemed t4o work for me.

    :(
     
    michelleyd, Dec 21, 2007
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  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    remove the keyboard cable from the motherboard and reinsert it back into the motherboard. if this does not work, try buying a new keyboard either from dell or ebay.
     
    nizzy1115, Dec 21, 2007
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