Keyboard partial failure

[dcpetit]

Problem: the QWERUIOP and Windows keys don’t work on my computer (old, simple, cheap, Lenovo)

Important information: Even in the BIOS menu options, the keys don’t work. An external keyboard plugged into the laptop works fine.

Other information: Started after walking around half a day with my laptop in a cramped backpack. Ubuntu Linux, technically minded and capable, little experience, few tools.

[DirtyHarry]

Problem: the QWERUIOP and Windows keys don’t work on my computer (old, simple, cheap, Lenovo)

Important information: Even in the BIOS menu options, the keys don’t work. An external keyboard plugged into the laptop works fine.

Other information: Started after walking around half a day with my laptop in a cramped backpack. Ubuntu Linux, technically minded and capable, little experience, few tools.

Did water get on the keyboard? If your laptop from Thinkpad T series there is no problem to replace it, but first of all, I would try to remove the keyboard, clean the cable with alcohol and insert it back.
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[dcpetit]

It’s a Lenovo Notebook V145 - AMD A4-9125 4/8GB SSD256 DVD 15.6" and the keyboard isn’t removable like that. I don’t think I got any water on it, probably just compressed between clothes and whatnot.

[PeterOz]

Power off and run fingers roughly all over the keys to try and release any stuck keys.

[PeterOz]

Might have to replace KB

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[Bruce]

The keyboard will be 100% replaceable, it just varies per make/model.
Last time I had to get a new laptop keyboard, many moons ago, can’t remember the brand, but cost $120.

[dcpetit]

Power off and run fingers roughly all over the keys to try and release any stuck keys.

I will try that! Thanks for the video too. I might try that when I have the tools and space, though the laptop isn’t worth $120 now if that’s the cost of a replacement keyboard

[PeterOz]

and one from lenovo

https://support.lenovo.com/au/en/solutions/ht511118-removal-and-replacement-videos-lenovo-v145-81ms-81mt

You need to check exact model number

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006115283278.html?src=google&aff_fcid=6f757b122f27461da924838d2869199d-1706225852645-05322-UneMJZVf&aff_fsk=UneMJZVf&aff_platform=aaf&sk=UneMJZVf&aff_trace_key=6f757b122f27461da924838d2869199d-1706225852645-05322-UneMJZVf&terminal_id=b1df622e55144efe84ab78a303f9dc12&afSmartRedirect=y

[Bruce]

@dcpetit - any news?

[Bruce]

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