Re: [NF] Laptop keyboard showing signs of failure

2006-06-26 Thread MB Software Solutions
petetheisen wrote: MB Software Solutions wrote: I must comment too much. g The '' key is starting to stop responding. The rest of the laptop (Dell Inspiron 5100 -- 3 years old) appears to be fine. My thought is to get a can of air and blow out the keyboard as it sets. Other tips or

RE: [NF] Laptop keyboard showing signs of failure

2006-06-26 Thread Tracy Pearson
every time. Tracy -Original Message- From: MB Software Solutions Subject: Re: [NF] Laptop keyboard showing signs of failure If this was a desktop, then yeah, it's a no-brainer...$20 replacement keyboard from Staples or other office store. But this is a laptop, so I doubt it's as easy

Re: [NF] Laptop keyboard showing signs of failure

2006-06-25 Thread petetheisen
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 23:53:30 -0400 snip the problem is - this is a Laptop Keyboard. You can't immerse that sucker without having a little problem or two! Hi John! You could remove it from the laptop and wash it out. Or if you are especially adventuresome, dunk

RE: [NF] Laptop keyboard showing signs of failure

2006-06-23 Thread Dave Crozier
PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 23 June 2006 04:54 To: ProFox Email List Subject: Re: [NF] Laptop keyboard showing signs of failure On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 23:53:30 -0400 Alan Lukachko [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [NF] Laptop keyboard showing signs of failure

2006-06-23 Thread Allen
I had problems with my dell laptop keyboard. I found one on eBay in the end and replaced it. You could be ok with a can of air though, but I think they are fairly sealed up. Allen -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MB Software Solutions

RE: [NF] Laptop keyboard showing signs of failure

2006-06-23 Thread Jim Felton
Michael, If you need a keyboard you might try www.pchub.com. I have purchased a few notebook parts from these guys and had good luck. One downside is the parts can come from anywhere in the world, delivery is about 10 days. This is a link to the keyboard I think you need.

Re: [NF] Laptop keyboard showing signs of failure

2006-06-23 Thread Peter Cushing
MB Software Solutions wrote: I must comment too much. g The '' key is starting to stop responding. The rest of the laptop (Dell Inspiron 5100 -- 3 years old) appears to be fine. My thought is to get a can of air and blow out the keyboard as it sets. Other tips or suggestions? We have

RE: [NF] Laptop keyboard showing signs of failure

2006-06-22 Thread Bill Arnold
I had a similar problem on my Toshiba with the 's' key. I gently pried up the key and found a small piece of plastic preventing the key from fully depressing. Once the plastic was removed, the key worked as normal. You may also want to try (with the laptop powered off) shaking the

Re: [NF] Laptop keyboard showing signs of failure

2006-06-22 Thread MB Software Solutions
Whil Hentzen (Pro*) wrote: MB Software Solutions wrote: I must comment too much. g The '' key is starting to stop responding. The rest of the laptop (Dell Inspiron 5100 -- 3 years old) appears to be fine. My thought is to get a can of air and blow out the keyboard as it sets. Other tips

Re: [NF] Laptop keyboard showing signs of failure

2006-06-22 Thread john.harvey
Yep, pop the keys at one end of the keyboard, then hit the other end with canned air. John On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 22:48:23 -0400 Alan Lukachko [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had a similar problem on my Toshiba with the 's' key. I gently pried up the key and found a small piece of plastic

RE: [NF] Laptop keyboard showing signs of failure

2006-06-22 Thread Alan Lukachko
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Arnold Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 11:04 PM To: 'ProFox Email List' Subject: RE: [NF] Laptop keyboard showing signs of failure snip With desktop keyboards that had a soft drink or coffee

Re: [NF] Laptop keyboard showing signs of failure

2006-06-22 Thread MB Software Solutions
Ken Kixmoeller (j/s) wrote: I will lend you Mr. Boko, my children's lovebird. When he escapes, he likes to peck at the keyboard of my wife's laptop. One time he loosened 15-20 keys. I'm sure he'd do the same for you. I haven't asked him what his rates are.