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Old 6th Mar 2008, 04:17 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default VAIO VGN-FE15GP keyboard screwed up....

My right arrow key no longer works (No matter how hard I press it.), since 2 -3 minutes ago from this post.

Tried vacuuming, still doesn't work (And I think the vacuum warped/ moved the plastic layer/ cover between the circuit board & keyboard.).

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Get Sony to replace, if still under warranty.
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Old 6th Mar 2008, 04:51 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Hmmm....

I think the warranty card is in the box in KL. (Plus my "Y" key broke 2 -3 months ago. Wearing out/ pressing the membrane now.)

I'll see what I can do... (If I have to pay, I'll just do it. As long as it is fixed)

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Hmm... Most keyboards have removable keys. You should try removing that key and see what's going on underneath.
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Hmm...

I don't know how I broke the "Y" key, but I tried to remove the affected (Right arrow) key. I'm just scared that I might break it, as it is a little tight.
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I don't know how I broke the "Y" key, but I tried to remove the affected (Right arrow) key. I'm just scared that I might break it, as it is a little tight.
Yeah, maybe you should check the manual. But if your notebook is still covered by warranty, best leave it to Sony to sort out the problem.
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(Plus my "Y" key broke 2 -3 months ago. Wearing out/ pressing the membrane now.)
how do you break the Y key? if it were WASD, i would understand, but the Y key?
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Sorry for the late reply, was bombarded with a lot of homework...

Just checked prices on the net (And I left my warranty card in Msia!)

US$79.39!

Looks like its On-screen keyboard FTW for now....
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The notebooks is only less than 1 year old?

Most notebook keyboards have a specification for keyboard strokes, like 8-10 million keystrokes before it becomes problematic. And heavy usage and gaming will only accelerate the problem further.

ToyotoFreak, Get a USB keyboard to use with your notebook for now, and use it even after you've repaired your notebook's keyboard.
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That vaio of mine has the delete button popped out and it's replaced with a 'del' sticker. lolzers!
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