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Keyboard input generates unpredictable characters.

Keyboard input generates unpredictable characters.

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PantherClaw19
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02-04-2016, 02:15 PM
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Tried a quick clean on my Lenovo l390s keyboard but it started working again. Pressed buttons randomly—like mute, mute, and caps lock. Tried typing numbers like “8” and “=8” in caps lock, but nothing worked. Reinstalled drivers, checked language settings, reset the BIOS, but I’m still confused about what to do next.
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PantherClaw19
02-04-2016, 02:15 PM #1

Tried a quick clean on my Lenovo l390s keyboard but it started working again. Pressed buttons randomly—like mute, mute, and caps lock. Tried typing numbers like “8” and “=8” in caps lock, but nothing worked. Reinstalled drivers, checked language settings, reset the BIOS, but I’m still confused about what to do next.

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AlperMogulYT
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02-04-2016, 09:17 PM
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No, I did not use a liquid-based substance.
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AlperMogulYT
02-04-2016, 09:17 PM #2

No, I did not use a liquid-based substance.

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Batterbatter75
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02-05-2016, 12:29 PM
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I cleaned it with baby wipes containing liquid, but they didn’t drip wet—they were just damp. I dried it right away.
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Batterbatter75
02-05-2016, 12:29 PM #3

I cleaned it with baby wipes containing liquid, but they didn’t drip wet—they were just damp. I dried it right away.

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OOGDRAFUL
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02-05-2016, 01:38 PM
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It seems there might be residual moisture on the keyboard, similar to what you'd notice if a drink spilled on it. How recently did you clean it?
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OOGDRAFUL
02-05-2016, 01:38 PM #4

It seems there might be residual moisture on the keyboard, similar to what you'd notice if a drink spilled on it. How recently did you clean it?

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7x5
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02-05-2016, 05:48 PM
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At first glance, it might have been much worse before the A key stopped working, now most keys seem to function, though not perfectly. It’s 11:32 pm, I’m going to sleep and check it in the morning.
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7x5
02-05-2016, 05:48 PM #5

At first glance, it might have been much worse before the A key stopped working, now most keys seem to function, though not perfectly. It’s 11:32 pm, I’m going to sleep and check it in the morning.

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oliverkosunen
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02-05-2016, 07:31 PM
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It seems like the issue is likely liquid damage. Let it air dry completely. If it doesn’t resolve, consider replacing the keyboard or using an external one.
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oliverkosunen
02-05-2016, 07:31 PM #6

It seems like the issue is likely liquid damage. Let it air dry completely. If it doesn’t resolve, consider replacing the keyboard or using an external one.

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