Laptop keys not working correctly

morbagone · 02. Mar 2014, 07:06 PM

Yes i had the bright idea of using the laptop in the kitchen while I was washing up YES WHILE I WAS WASHING UP, BECAUSE I'M STUPID and some of the buttons have stopped working. The @ symbol has swapped with the " and the hash and the squiggly mustache (s on its side) have disappeared completely and have been replaced with / or \ or |.

What should I do should I reinstall windows????

Please help!!!!

Anupam · 02. Mar 2014, 07:17 PM

If any fluid got into the laptop, which I guess is the case from what you write, then it will be a hardware issue, rather than a software issue. So, even if you reinstall Windows, it won't help IMO. Maybe take the laptop to a service center.

This is my opinion and guess from what you write.

Let's see if others agree too.

torres-no-tan-magnifico · 03. Mar 2014, 03:08 AM

Take a look at this :
http://www.laptoprepair101.com/lapto...-liquid-spill/

HTH

Burn-IT · 03. Mar 2014, 07:24 PM

You may be able to get a replacement keyboard for it (Ebay?)
I've bought new ones.

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morbagone Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 4	Laptop keys not working correctly Yes i had the bright idea of using the laptop in the kitchen while I was washing up YES WHILE I WAS WASHING UP, BECAUSE I'M STUPID and some of the buttons have stopped working. The @ symbol has swapped with the " and the hash and the squiggly mustache (s on its side) have disappeared completely and have been replaced with / or \ or \|. What should I do should I reinstall windows???? Please help!!!!

02. Mar 2014, 07:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Anupam Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 15,334	If any fluid got into the laptop, which I guess is the case from what you write, then it will be a hardware issue, rather than a software issue. So, even if you reinstall Windows, it won't help IMO. Maybe take the laptop to a service center. This is my opinion and guess from what you write. Let's see if others agree too. __________________ Anupam

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torres-no-tan-magnifico Copy Editor Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,123	Take a look at this : http://www.laptoprepair101.com/lapto...-liquid-spill/ HTH __________________ (Mx16 + Cx1 + Lx2) + (Tx5 + Nx2 + Bx33)

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03. Mar 2014, 07:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Burn-IT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 555	You may be able to get a replacement keyboard for it (Ebay?) I've bought new ones.