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tonydahose
08-07-2008, 07:38 AM
like a genius i decided 2 clean my keyboard on the laptop...when i went to start it up this morning it acted like a key was stuck so i ran my fingers across all of them and restarted it....after a few times the computer wouldnt respond to any key including the function ones....i am using the onscreen keyboard now [mouse works fine] i went to the control panel n checked the keyboard n it says it working fine....is there another place 2 turn it on? worse case i figure i go buy a usb plugged keyboard....and have a really clean one my computer:rolleyes:
David Lowry
08-07-2008, 09:04 AM
How did you clean it?

Depending on your skills you can remove the keyboard. Usually it's not that big a deal with laptops. What is the exact model and brand of your laptop? With that info I can probably tell you how to remove the keyboard and then plug it back in to make sure it's ok.

Peace,
Dman
tonydahose
08-07-2008, 09:17 AM
acer aspire 5315
David Lowry
08-07-2008, 10:09 AM
Yo bro,

How'd you clean it? Hopefully not with water.

:)
tonydahose
08-07-2008, 10:38 AM
a lysol wipe:o
Ian UK
08-07-2008, 11:19 AM
Tony

Have you tried restoring it to an earlier date?

Using system restore? All programs (bottom left start button)> Accessories>system tools>system restore

Then pick a time and date before you cleaned it, it will shut down and should resart to the time you picked before the clean.

Or on boot up keep pressing F8 (windows XP) and when the black and white screen comes up click the option resart at last known good point.

Hope these help.
David Lowry
08-07-2008, 01:12 PM
Try this....

What do you have to lose?

http://www.delusionofgrandeur.co.uk/2008/07/09/acer-aspire-5315-keyboard-removal/
McBain
08-07-2008, 03:18 PM
that's what ya get for using the fire hose to clean stuff with.... :D:D:D:D
tonydahose
08-09-2008, 07:16 PM
thanks for the help...that link was great, david...i took it apart and sprayed some electronic cleaner on it and i have almost all my keys back except for the h and the shift key...i ran out of spray:mad:...hopefully i can get them all back.
David Lowry
08-09-2008, 08:39 PM
Tony,

Good to hear man. Glad you got most of it working. I bet with more spray you'll be back in business. :)

Later bro!
dialex
08-12-2008, 01:58 AM
A new keyboard is 10 - 20$ here. I guess it can't be more in US. Isn't it more simple to replace it?
kimjune01
08-12-2008, 02:10 AM
I am in pure amazement right now, knowing that you've typed all that with a mouse :o