dv5040us strange keyboard problem

I have a new (1 week old) dv5040us with a strange keyboard problem.

Every once in a while, the keyboard "reverses" itself. For example, with the caps lock on, it will type small letters and vice-versa. Also, the click feature won't work right; either it won't select an item or it will select all the items in a list.

I tried reinstalling the drivers. There are no updates. Oddly enough, under keyboard hardware it lists the keyboard as "quick launch buttons" and type "keyboard".

The only thing I've changed on here is the bios...updated it according to hp.

Anyone else had this problem? Is this a hardware problem, driver problem, or some weird xp shortcut that I'm turning on and not realizing?

Thanks!

 

Hi Bluesteel,
Haven't had that problem on my lappy, but I did have it on a desktop keyboard. it sounds like one of your shift keys is sticking. The next itme it acts up hit your shift keys a couple of times and see if it clears it up.

Hope this helps.

 

That sounds right to me actually. This is an old, ongoing problem with HP. I'm thinking of taking it back to be honest.