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Dell M1210 keyboard issue (after spoilt tea)

Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by pascoa, Sep 30, 2012.

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I recently spoilt some tea over my keyboard, after which it has been a bit funny (e.g. when I type a y or t they show up as y6 and t5). Iniitially I thought it was just the keyboard, so replaced it. However, even withnew keyboard the issue continues. Is my motherboard fried now, or are there other options to try?

pascoa, Sep 30, 2012

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Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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Your motherboard could be hosed... can you see any liquid residue on it? Did you try to clean the keyboard connector (on the motherboard end) too?

Commander Wolf, Sep 30, 2012

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Hi,

As Commander Wolf mentioned, the possibility of liquid residue is high. Please use the below link to view or download the service manual of XPS M1210. You may refer to the same, check and clean the keyboard connector and slot on the motherboard. You may also connect an external keyboard and confirm that the typing error does not occur while typing with it.

https://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/xpsm1210/en/SM/index.htm

Please do write back in case you need any further assistance.

Thanks and regards
Swapnajan M C
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Dellswapnajan, Oct 5, 2012

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