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Repeated "-" problems. Stuck keys!

8 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/repeated-problems-stuck-keys.63608/

koolbluez
koolbluez Original post #1
Jul 22, 2007 at 7:36 PM
This is a $hit problem i got here.... suddenly my lappie goes into a frenzy of typing "-" whereever possible... like the key has stuck.... but i checked out the key.. no problem there afaik. Sometimes "+" is typed. Because of that i'm not able to type.. not even put my cursor in a data-entry field.. it even goes on when i use anything else.. like my browser view text size decreases (Ctrl+-). Also when i restart.. it continues.. making my lappie beeeeeeeeeeeeeppppp... as the key is still pressed i suppose.

Sometimes it stops again.. like now.. dunno when it'll come back.

Noticed that when i disconnected my docking station expansion port it stopped. My mouse was wirelessly connected to my lappie via the docking station. But prob didn't return back immediately after i plugged it in again.

It it a sw/virus issue or hardware issue? My AVG & Norton showed no probs!

I rechecked the -/+ keys. Another press (or some repeated presses) on the key would help if it was stuck. Nuthin of that sort worked.

Urgent help needed. Desperate. Any1 got that prob... not a sticky key prob i think. Please help.

If this helps... HP dv9311TX lappie with Vista Ultimate & HP 3000 series docking station.
spironox
Jul 22, 2007 at 7:40 PM
config please and the make and model number of the lappy
Ankur Gupta
Jul 22, 2007 at 7:56 PM
^^Dunno how is gonna help!
Anyway if its in warranty call the service guy and get in checked...
Maybe a virus but seems unlikely...
Unusual problem...maybe a corrupted file/registry in windows...try repairing windows...
goobimama
Jul 22, 2007 at 8:28 PM
I've had this problem on more than one occasion (different configs). Its always that + key. Its mostly the keyboard...I replaced it and it worked fine. There was also the time when I took a pointed screwdriver and hacked the + key (after plucking the plastic button out). Dont think you should do that on your keyboard though...

In other words, I got nothing constructive for you dude.
anandk
anandk #5
Jul 22, 2007 at 8:35 PM
looks like a hw problem to me ... show it 2 the company...
koolbluez
Jul 22, 2007 at 8:50 PM
i found that the prob is removed when i remove the wireless mouse :O
not related to the docking station. not to any keyboard!

when i removed the mouse, no prob! what has a mouse to do with +s & -s!!!
Third Eye
Jul 22, 2007 at 10:07 PM
I think you already figured out the problem, the wireless mouse. Maybe the mouse drivers were screwy or something.
koolbluez
Jul 23, 2007 at 12:11 PM
mouse drivers... screwey to an extent of typing -s & +s!!! I never expected a mouse to type in letters!!!

Any1 encountered a similar issue.. ever...?