The laptop I'm using now had a keyboard issue. I went on eBay and got a replacement, actually was an upgrade since it now lights up, and the replacement worked.
If you wanted to replace the keyboard you'd have to look at the laptop disassembly manual.
Yes it could be a suspect motherboard. However, since the problem mainly happens with certain key press ("y", "h", "k", "x") then unfortunately it sounds much more like a problem had developed somewhere with the keyboard itself.
It might be that the key, hinge and cup of individual keys only need replacing.
A local computer shop or laptop service center could diagnose the fault for you. If you tell them what went wrong and the tests that you have already done, they are in a better position to diagnose the cause of the fault.
Sorry I cannot be of any more help.
I'm not sure if I should buy;
-New keyboard/palmrest ($100-125),
-New MB ($125)
-New RAM sticks ($100)
Trail and error would be quite and ordeal considering Id be buying used parts for the MB and Keyboard.
Is there anyway to really diagnose where the hardware issue lies (if there is one).
It's absurdly strange as there seems to be no rhyme or reason as to when and why this starts happening.
Last edited by LouieP9086; 09 Aug 2018 at 20:35.
Yea, It seems very hard to access just the keyboard. I am thinking about just buying the entire palmrest assembly with the keyboard and moving the other parts into it.
My biggest fear is the issue is with the connector on the motherboard (or the motherboard itself).
My Keyboard lights up just fine :)
I was referring to this test, RAM - Test with Memtest86+ - Windows 7 Help Forums. Run the test for eight passes. It will take a long time (-- could take 18 hours for a 16GB memory test). Take a photo of the result when done, save the photo to your computer, and post the photo to this Forum.
Right, but in the settings there are also like 10 different test types to choose from
Memtest will immediately start as soon as it boots. Just accept the defaults, no attendance needed. It then runs through 10 tests in sequence. The ten tests make one pass of memtest. About seven of the tests will take about 50% of the time, while the remaining three tests will take about the other 50% of the time. The next test will start automatically after the previous test has completed. You need to allow the memtest to run the computer 's memory thru all ten tests to make one pass complete. So, pick a time when you do not anticipate needing to use your computer. Hope that helps!
Should I change the settings to 8 passes?
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