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    i am only slightly panicking

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Dana, Jan 26, 2008.

  1. Dana

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    I was using my New (from christmas) MacBook Pro and then shut the lid, and left it for a bit. I come back, open the lid, and start iChat. I start typing to a friend and I noticed that when I pressed the S key, it wouldn't work. Nothing shouwed on my screen when I pressed it ( I am on my dads pc). Every time I press ANYTHING (almost) it makes a sound. Its the type of sound that is an error or -unable-
    HELP!
    I've just run software update and rebooted
     
    Dana, Jan 26, 2008
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    Hmm, do you think anything is stuck underneath the key? Like on my laptop a few times, the key wouldnt work, and I had to remove the key and like blow what ever it was in there out. I put the key back on and it worked. I dunno if it made a error sound though.
     
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    I don't suppose your numlock is on accidentally (wouldn't account for the sound, but something to check anyway).

    Otherwise, your best bet is to take it in to be looked at. Sounds a hardware or connection issue.
     
    taelrak, Jan 26, 2008
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  4. Dana

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    numlock is off, but thank you for the suggestion...I dont have a appe store near me, an dI just tried calling...line is full.

    :( this sucks
     
    Dana, Jan 26, 2008
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    Try again no worries, apple will take care of you :). You are under warranty still just in case right?
     
    Stunner, Jan 26, 2008
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  6. Dana

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    Yep, still under warrenty. So I can always make them takeit back? and get a new one?
     
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    have you tried rebooting again to see if it fixes the problem?
     
    circa86, Jan 26, 2008
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  8. Dana

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    Just did and no change :( I am reallly upsetttt
     
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    Is it just the "S" key that's not working?
     
    blurb23, Jan 26, 2008
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  10. Dana

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    Yep, pretty sure
     
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    ok, so you can type with all other keys except the S key? and pressing the S key is giving you the default error sound?

    give Apple a call again, obviously the key is still functioning if it is triggering a sound right? so maybe there is a fix for this.

    what was that other number another member mentioned? 1-800-SOS-APPLE right? you should be able to get through on the normal support line though.
     
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  12. Dana

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    Yep, thats what I've been dialling. I'll try again. thak you for the help insite and hope!
     
    Dana, Jan 26, 2008
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    Check every key for the same issue, if it's only the S key, it might just be something stuck underneath?
     
    Dustin_D, Jan 26, 2008
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    Thers a program called Full Key Codes, which basically shows you the ascii value for whatever key you press. (Useful for programming)

    You can try it, and see if you press S if anything shows up, if you press any key something should show up.

    http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/21215

    Also have you tried an external keyboard? Just curious about that.
     
    sulkorp, Jan 26, 2008
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    Dana, Jan 26, 2008
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    glad to here you got it resolved, like usual, it always ends up being something pretty simple.

    thanks for posting the solution/cause.
     
    circa86, Jan 26, 2008
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