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    G51vx Keys not working?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Pluberus, Mar 8, 2010.

  1. Pluberus

    Pluberus Notebook Evangelist

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    Recently my keyboard on my Asus G51vx-rx05 has been acting weird (Backspace, P, 1) - they sometimes sto working (<-lol, it just happened :D ) and if I keep tapping them, they eventually start working again.

    I recently had a light spill on my keyboard :( (Yes, stupid I know :mad: ) and was wondering if that could of caused it?

    I found this thread via Google - its weird how the EXACT same keys on mine aren't working (and they're both G51 laptops):
    http://btoforums.com/showthread.php?p=13147#post13147

    Do I have to get a replacement keyboard? Also, mine is Refurbished if that makes a difference. Anything else I should try?

    I think I'm gonna try that keyboard disassembly and cleaning from the above link later today and see if it makes a difference.
     
    Pluberus, Mar 8, 2010
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  2. Pluberus

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    2nd Page already?
    Bump (hope that's ok).
     
    Pluberus, Mar 8, 2010
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    disassemble and clean, and if that doesnt work looks like you would need to replace it? What kind of spill was this?
     
    bobbyp, Mar 8, 2010
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  4. SoundOf1HandClapping

    SoundOf1HandClapping Was once a Forge

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    When "spill" and "keyboard isn't working" are used together, more often than not it means you need a replacement. Of course, try cleaning and reseating the keyboard just to be sure.
     
    SoundOf1HandClapping, Mar 8, 2010
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  5. Pluberus

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    Alrighty - I cleaned the keyboard connections with rubbing alcohol and haven't had a problem since. We'll see how long this lasts. :D
     
    Pluberus, Mar 10, 2010
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