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fn key problems
Hello y'all,
This is a weird problem: I've just replaced my laptop's keyboard due to malfunctioning of one of the keys (number 2). Now the F# keys, ESC and Delete don't work properly, they work like I'm pressing the Fn key; for example, F5 key intead of refresh a websiteinstead will sleep the computer.
A couple of hours ago, after a restart, the keys started working properly, but in a few minutes the nightmare was back on.
Thanks in advance for the help.
This is a weird problem: I've just replaced my laptop's keyboard due to malfunctioning of one of the keys (number 2). Now the F# keys, ESC and Delete don't work properly, they work like I'm pressing the Fn key; for example, F5 key intead of refresh a websiteinstead will sleep the computer.
A couple of hours ago, after a restart, the keys started working properly, but in a few minutes the nightmare was back on.
Thanks in advance for the help.
Try reseating the cable connection. Laptop keyboard ribbon cable connections can sometimes cross if slightly inserted incorrectly.
test with the old keyboard, and with an external one ; it can be your mobo has a problem too
Test with another environment (safe mode or a Live CD, e.g. Knoppix), could be a software problem.
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cpaglee I've got to give you the credit. I took off the fn key, clean it up the contacts and after a reboot... it's working!
Thanks to you all for helping me out, you save me a couple of weeks waiting for a new keyboard.
Thanks to you all for helping me out, you save me a couple of weeks waiting for a new keyboard.
Also are you sure that the ribbon cable connecting the laptop keyboard is firmly connected to the motherboard?
Try removing the keyboard and reinstalling it. I have seen situations where parts of the keyboard will work if the ribbon cable isn't firmly attached.