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    Keyboard problems Alienware 15 R2

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Tommy111, Nov 15, 2017.

  1. Tommy111

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    Like many others I have problems with some keys not working sometimes. Does anyone have information about reseating the keyboard ribbon? As this seems to be the most common fix. Thank you.
     
    Tommy111, Nov 15, 2017
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    Cable could be faulty if ur keys are not registering, just try reseating first, remove battery cable first, next the big cable black ribbon, use ur fingers, and slowly pull up both sides of lock mechanism.. and when inserting cable again.. make sure the lock is still lifted, and give some movement on ribbon, then press the lock both sides equally, if it doesnt work. get it replaced..
     
    VICKYGAMEBOY, Nov 18, 2017
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    it happens to me and i fix it by unplug and plug again the keyboard cable. try it
     
    judal57, Dec 2, 2017
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    Vasudev Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Pm me your battery stats or even whatsapp me after returning from work.
    EDIT: The OP can use methods suggested by vickygameboy.
    Usually power reset can fix these glitches.
     
    Last edited: Dec 3, 2017
    Vasudev, Dec 3, 2017
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