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canetoad

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4. I very much doubt the keyboard driver is at fault

Reply to madamesilverspurs (Original post)

Fri Oct 11, 2019, 06:17 PM

Oct 2019

It's more likely dust and detritus that has gathered between the keys and fallen underneath them. I have a Satelite and know there is not enough space between the keys to clean it out with a toothpick or pin.

You could try unhooking the cables, turn it 90deg to your desk surface and gently tap the front edge of the computer on your desk. Then see if you can clear it out with a can of compressed air with the little plastic tube attached.

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Yes? No? Maybe? [View all] madamesilverspurs Oct 2019 OP

Is it a wireless keyboard? EarlG Oct 2019 #1

Definitely not wireless.. madamesilverspurs Oct 2019 #2

If you have access to another keyboard try it Dan Oct 2019 #3

Thanks -- madamesilverspurs Oct 2019 #11

I very much doubt the keyboard driver is at fault canetoad Oct 2019 #4

Yep -- madamesilverspurs Oct 2019 #12

pop off the stuck keys and clean around with a damp q tip nt msongs Oct 2019 #5

Thanks madamesilverspurs Oct 2019 #13

I have found that I periodically need to buy a new keyboard. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2019 #6

For a laptop? madamesilverspurs Oct 2019 #7

Sorry. My ignorance is showing. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2019 #8

Here is a small external keyboard OxQQme Oct 2019 #10

Thanks madamesilverspurs Oct 2019 #14

Actually you could use an external 102 keyboard to help isolate the problem. lpbk2713 Oct 2019 #9

Just bought one. madamesilverspurs Oct 2019 #15

You're certainly welcome. lpbk2713 Oct 2019 #16