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    Problem with the keyboard...

    Discussion in 'HP' started by JohnnyJlo128, Aug 18, 2008.

  1. JohnnyJlo128

    JohnnyJlo128 Notebook Geek

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    So I got my new dv5t today (two days earlier than anticipated) and everything is dandy and all except for when I tried to type. Apparently my backspace and "G" keys don't work. Is there anyway I can fix this?

    I was so happy to receive my laptop and now its broken :(
     
    JohnnyJlo128, Aug 18, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Sounds like a defective keyboard. Contact HP tech support and they might be able to send you a replacement keyboard.
     
    flipfire, Aug 18, 2008
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  3. JohnnyJlo128

    JohnnyJlo128 Notebook Geek

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    They said I have to send my laptop back in order to replace it. Is there anyway I can just replace it myself or is it too complicated?
     
    JohnnyJlo128, Aug 18, 2008
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    mrsnicks Notebook Enthusiast

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    There are several online guides on how to replace the keyboard. They don't appear to be too difficult. Keyboards range from 9-39 dollars on ebay.

    Patrick
     
    mrsnicks, Sep 12, 2008
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  5. kevinf

    kevinf Notebook Evangelist

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    but you might have a hard time finding the keyboard though since this model is so new
     
    kevinf, Sep 12, 2008
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  6. OmegaATL

    OmegaATL Notebook Consultant

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    I had the same problem with the dv7t, except I had about 8 keys that didn't work (backspace, +, *, /, esc, f11, \, ',).

    HP wanted me to send my day old notebook in for repair too, but I just decided to return it.

    Now I am waiting a couple of months to buy my new laptop.
     
    OmegaATL, Sep 12, 2008
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    santa-u2 Notebook Consultant

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    trying carefully lift the G key a little bit and use some air sprayer.

    thats what i did after the E key got stuck.
     
    santa-u2, Sep 12, 2008
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