[Gllug] laptop keyboard problem

will will at hellacool.co.uk
Sun Oct 27 15:42:24 UTC 2002


Mark Preston wrote:
> My laptop keyboard has developed a curious fault. It doesn't respond 
> when the following keys are pressed:-
> the keys for adkcb. and \
> 
> It is still under guarantee, so should I return it for repair?

Yes, it is broken :-)

> It is a dual boot machine, and this problem affects both Linux and Windows.
> Has anybody any ideas what could be causing this unusual problem?

Yes, I spilt orange juice on my keyboard.  I soaked it in soapy water overnight 
and then rinsed and dried.  It then worked fine.

Will.



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