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Home > Computers & Technology > Hardware > Desktops   »   keyboard wont type letters q,w,e,r,t,y

 
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Old Sep 25, 2007, 10:23 AM
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keyboard wont type letters q,w,e,r,t,y

keyboard wont type letters q,w,e,r,t,y

i saw this code like <shift>+Fn+o and it unlocked it but now my keyboard is broken again and wont type those letters
i have to use "windows on-screen keyboard" to use letters q,w,e,r,t,y
please help
now shift button doesnt seem to be working either

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Old Sep 27, 2007, 02:11 PM   #2  
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As your inquiry is in the "Desktops" section, can we assume the computer is a tower case and you are using a keyboard attached to the computer with a cable? If so you should try another keyboard, basic models are inexpensive if you are unable to borrow one.

You may also want to check if any of Microsoft's aids for disabled users (like sticky keys) have become active accidentally. Check the "Accessibility Options" applet on the Windows Control Panel.

I'm concerned about the inclusion of "Fn" in your description of a keyboard sequence that cleared the problem previously though. Notebook/laptop computers often use some system of an additional modifier key for a substitute numeric keypad or for notebook computer functions like enabling external displays. Activation of these features might temporarily disable some of the normal typing functions of the keyboard. Such features might be manufacturer and even computer model specific. It would probably be more helpful to provide the manufacturer name in a new thread's title and model number in the inquiry's body text if the computer is a notebook or laptop.
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Does your keyboard still type " S-O-L" ? Because that is what you have now.
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Old Oct 13, 2007, 08:05 AM   #4  
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this not a laptop.... S-O-L ???? what? ok my keyboard is a HP wireless keyboard
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.... S-O-L ???? what? ok my keyboard is a HP wireless keyboard

Yes, you are Sh*t Out of Luck --- S.O.L.

Buy a new computer.
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Old Oct 14, 2007, 02:37 AM   #6  
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SpaceRatt
Yes, you are Sh*t Out of Luck --- S.O.L.

Buy a new computer.
ya buy a new computer when all that is wrong is that my keyboard is a bit Fu*ked!!!!
WOW you definitely did well in school you seem so smart

anybody with a helpful answer thats not full of SH*T???
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Old Oct 14, 2007, 02:39 AM   #7  
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Just get a new keyboard instead of a new computer.
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Old Jun 7, 2008, 07:36 AM   #8  
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I agree with Goddard. Walmart sells keyboards for as low as $9.99. It could be your present keyboard has dirt in it which is why it is not working.
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The simplest solution IS to try another keyboard before you do anything drastic. Walmart is a good option since it's easy to return if it turns out to NOT be the keyboard.

Let us know.
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