Keys Not Workin* On My Laptop

[leofred]

Ive a Advent ERT 2250 laptop about 2yrs old and 2 keys are not workin*. Ive lifted t*e keys out and tried pressin* t*e nipples but it is still not workin*.

Does anyone *ave any answers please.

[ScouseBoy]

I sometimes find that biscuit crumbs   find there way under the keys  and then stop the key clicking properly.

Turn the key board upside down  and jiggle it about a bit  to dislodge the crumbs.

[leofred]

I tried t*at was surprised at all t*e dirt and dust t*at came out but still no joy.

[Sikes]

Its not in numeric mode is it? Fn + Num Lock - Enables the embedded keypad to work in numeric mode

[meles]

I find a quick vacuum usually does the trick. Use the soft brush head.

meles

[Midase]

As it is two keys together in the middle -G & H, I suspect that the keypad is at fault.

[suegill]

You could buy a wireless keyboard.

[leofred]

T*anks everyone for your replies, as you can see it still *asnt been resolved.

I will rin* my computer man on Monday and explain t*e situation ,I suspect I will *ave to buy a new keyboard and t*en *et *im to fit. Its really annoyin* I cant send emails wit*out t*em bein* ille*ible.

[smudwhisk]

Check for any loose screws on the underneath of the laptop, particularly in the vicinity of these letters since this can cause keys to stop working.  If you're lucky they may have a symbol on them to indicate they are for the keyboard.