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Keyboard Issues

  • 25-09-2016 05:21PM
    #1
    Mint Sauce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,293 ✭✭✭✭


    So decided to do a factory restore on an old windows vista laptop, that not used in quite a while.

    On completion discovered several keys not working, x c v, m < >, and the space bar. Poped the keys, and surrounding ones, washed them, and cleaned several years of dirt and dust from around all the exposed clips, buttons, etc. Reattached all, but still not working.

    Any other quick fixes or suggestions. Home fix, not intending spending money, as planning on getting rid, but just want to get a few uses until I get a new one.

    Skill level is a not afraid to give it a go.

    Thanks in advance.


Comments

  • #2
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 96,053 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    external keyboard

    keyboard may be beyond economic repair, esp if liquid spill in the past
    remember moving dirt may move it tounder a key

    spray duster / compressed air Dealz €1.50
    head cleaner / isopropanol - allow dry


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