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3. Yes I had to replace a keyboard that I had for 4 years recently

Tue Nov 23, 2021, 01:52 PM

Nov 2021

They do die out just like computer mouses.

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Really dumb question - can a keyboard wear out? [View all] wryter2000 Nov 2021 OP

Yes, keyboards can, and do, die. As do computers. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2021 #1

Keyboards can wear out, short out, blink out, or just plain quit. Earth-shine Nov 2021 #2

Yes I had to replace a keyboard that I had for 4 years recently kimbutgar Nov 2021 #3

Is it wireless or wired? OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2021 #4

Interesting wryter2000 Nov 2021 #8

If you're a fast typist canetoad Nov 2021 #13

Oh, dear wryter2000 Nov 2021 #14

I hate mine! LeftInTX Nov 2021 #21

Try rebooting your computer ItsjustMe Nov 2021 #5

I did do that wryter2000 Nov 2021 #7

I had that happen on a notebook I had wryter2000 Nov 2021 #10

Thanks, all wryter2000 Nov 2021 #9

try using a teletype . really push those keys . AllaN01Bear Nov 2021 #15

Started on those. The whole machine shook. Hoyt Nov 2021 #16

Nice 102 key keyboards by Logitech are available for about $10 now. LastDemocratInSC Nov 2021 #17

Cool wryter2000 Nov 2021 #18

Make sure the USB port is still working OK slightlv Nov 2021 #19

I tried more than one port wryter2000 Nov 2021 #20