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    Dell Inspiron 1501- Keyboard problem?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jakerice32, Jun 6, 2010.

  1. jakerice32

    jakerice32 Newbie

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    Ok, Ive had this laptop for a couple years now and its been a great computer...up until now. Heres whats going on:

    When I start up the computer the loading start up screen comes on and i have to press any key on my keyboard for it to finish loading to go to the desktop screen. Even if i wanted to, at the loading screen, I wouldnt beable to press a (F)unction key because that would just let the computer finsih loading and go onto the desktop screen.
    When i am on the desktop screen everything loads up fine, but my keyboard WILL NOT TYPE. PERIOD. UNLESS, i right click on Internet Explorer, click Run as Administrator THEN i can use my keyboard. But it still does funny things. My bottom CRTL, ALT and WINDOWS keys will not work. Ive noticed (just depends) I can press my escape key to open my start menu. Also, the shortcuts CTRL+c and CTRL+v, DO NOT work. I have to right click to copy and paste. Its SUPER frustrating and annoying. Is this hardware related or what?
    I'm not sure what is going on...Somebody PLEASE help me!! :mad:
     
    jakerice32, Jun 6, 2010
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  2. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    i think its a keyboard problem.. try replacing ur keyboard.. u can get it from dell spare parts or ebay.
     
    sean473, Jun 6, 2010
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    woofer00 Wanderer

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    I have a feeling your metakeys are stuck in the "on" position or at least wonky. Ctrl-Esc has been the shortcut to bring up the start menu since windows 95 (i think it brought up task manager in windows 3.1).
     
    woofer00, Jun 7, 2010
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