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    Aspire 4741G keyboard problem

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by strangerguy, Nov 30, 2010.

  1. strangerguy

    strangerguy Notebook Guru

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    It is normal for the top row keys such as Esc and Function keys to only work when pressed straight downwards? The Esc key is a particular offender; if I pressed is slightly from the left it will not register even if I feel the distinctive click.

    I am wondering if this is a defect or just plain bad design from Acer.
     
    strangerguy, Nov 30, 2010
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    It's not supposed to be like that. Make sure there's nothing stuck under there- these keyboards are very easy to clean but it's equally easy for something to get stuck under a key.
     
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    strangerguy Notebook Guru

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    No, there's nothing stuck between the keyboard and this Acer is just 2 days old. Sigh...maybe I'll just exchange it with my local dealer.
     
    strangerguy, Nov 30, 2010
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