LuLu Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 So as the subject heading says, two keys on my laptop keyboard intermittently stop working. It's the zero and nine keys. Just started about 2 days ago...no dust underneath, no liquids spilled, keys aren't loose. The girl I got the laptop from had replaced the keyboard just a few months before she gave it to me last March/April, so its not even quite a year old yet. It's driving me nuts when they stop working. Any ideas what the issue could be? I'm here. What are your other two wishes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhawk Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 What make and model is the laptop, perhaps this is a known problem?? Richard S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nergal Posted January 7, 2011 Moderators Share Posted January 7, 2011 open up the laptop case and reseat the keyboard. if the former owner replaced the keyboard recently she may not have plugged it in tight enough ADVICE FOR USING CCleaner'S REGISTRY INTEGRITY SECTION DON'T JUST CLEAN EVERYTHING THAT'S CHECKED OFF. Do your Registry Cleaning in small bits (at the very least Check-mark by Check-mark) ALWAYS BACKUP THE ENTRY, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL BREAK IF YOU DON'T. Support at https://support.ccleaner.com/s/?language=en_US Pro users file a PRIORITY SUPPORT via email support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTskifreak Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Is it the keys on the top of the keyboard, or is there a separate numeric pad? AJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuLu Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Hey sorry it took me so long to get back to you guys... It's a Gateway MX6445. It seems to be seated pretty well. I mean, I've had it since last April and this is the first time the keys have gone funky. And yes, it's the keys on top of the keyboard. I wish I had the separate numerica pad. I'm here. What are your other two wishes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted January 11, 2011 Moderators Share Posted January 11, 2011 I wish I had the separate numerica pad. You can get one, they're not expensive and it beats buying a new laptop over a couple of keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhawk Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Since the 0 and 9 are next to each other it's highly possible there's a faulty track on the circuit board rather than dirt or dust under the keys. You have a few options to choose from: -external wired or wireless keyboard -replace the keyboard -simulate the pressing 0 and 9 by software remapping of other keys - http://www.autohotkey.com/ If you need help with Autohotkey I could create a simple macro script for your keyboard layout Richard S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuLu Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hmm... I think I'll just buy one of the external numerical pads. That's probably the easiest. lol I'm here. What are your other two wishes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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