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    P6313 Keyboard

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by cdjny, Oct 25, 2011.

  1. cdjny

    cdjny Newbie

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    I have a Gateway P6313 laptop where some of the keys are not working. I have replaced the keyboard, but the same keys are still not functioning. Some of the keys involved include the 5/%, 6/^, -/_, Left-Control, and Delete.

    Has anyone seen this and have some advice?

    Are there any diagnostics available that I could try and test the keyboard controller?

    Is there any documentation describing how to remove the system board to look at the keyboard controller?

    Thanks.
     
    cdjny, Oct 25, 2011
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    ownasaur Notebook Consultant

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    The connection to motherboard might be the problem. I hear those things break easily that is why you need to remove it with extra care.

    Consider a replacement motherboard, or if you don't have the budget then an external keyboard will do.


    Good luck.
     
    ownasaur, Oct 25, 2011
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    cdjny Newbie

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    I checked the connector where the ribbon cable from the keyboard is plugged, and it looked OK. The new keyboard also came with its own ribbon cable, which I used.

    Is there another connector after the ribbon cable to get to the motherboard?
     
    cdjny, Oct 25, 2011
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