both keyboard ctrl keys stopped working

[karlog22]

Hi Folks,

I'm not sure if its something i did or it just happened on its own. Both the keyboard ctrl keys stopped working suddenly. its a logitech wired keyboard y-st39.. kinda very old. but i doubt its a hardware issue since both the keys stopped working.. Any ideas?? Thanks in advance

 

[karlog22]

Caps lock also not working now. It was working when i typed the question..

 

[Layback Bear]

The first thing and easiest thing to do is try another keyboard.

 

[karlog22]

It works with the other keyboard.

 

[karlog22]

Does that mean its a hardware issue?? But kinda strange both the control and caps lock going kaput all of a sudden??

 

[Layback Bear]

It might be strange but if things work as they should with the replacement keyboard its the keyboard.

 

[karlog22]

oh god.. is there any other way to confirm or possibly fix it even..??

Its a nostalgic thing.. i don't wanna replace my keyboard..

Would appreciate any further ideas or solutions..

 

[Layback Bear]

Well I have never tried fixing a keyboard. When their broke I get rid of them. The odds of taking them apart and repairing them is slim to none. Sometimes you just have to put them to rest thanking them for the great service they provided you.

 

[karlog22]

Guess so.. Thanks for your help..

 

[Layback Bear]

Your very welcome.

 

[karlog22]

Hi there folks.. I got it working again.. after the response from this thread it was confirmed that its a hardware issue.. But as i was going to replace it anyway.. thought of giving it a try to fix it myself.. So disconnected and disassembled everything.. slightly and carefully pulled apart the keyboard matrix sheets partially.. and pressed it and put them back again.. and voila.. works like a CHARM.. .. if next time.. you encounter any such issues.. give it a try. you may have to replace it anyways.. but worth a shot..

 

[Layback Bear]

Well now; I'm glad you are one of the lucky ones. It works.
Happy computing.

 

[karlog22]

Well my luck ran out soon.. it stopped working again.. .. So gotta get a new one.. suggest me a good replacement for this logitech y st39.. i looked around and found logitech k200 but lot of people say it doesn't support multi- key press.. in short not suitable for gaming.. i'm looking for wired model with multi-key support and media controls only. durable and low price.. my current one lasted 10 years for me i expect something like that.

 

[Layback Bear]

I haven't tried any keyboards except Microsoft mouse and keyboards so I really can't say about other brands.

 

[karlog22]

Oh ok.. what about the above mentioned combo in microsoft..? any ideas and suggestions? i'm open to other brands too if they are durable.

 

[mohavepc]

What about this one? I have the Non-gaming version on my work PC and it has held up for 7 years now.

 

[Layback Bear]

I'm not a gamer and I have been using this for years with no problems.

Keyboard & Mouse: Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 | Microsoft Hardware

 

[karlog22]

@Mohavepc .. That one looks nice and affordable and just what i was looking for. but the thing is that i'm from India and i doubt that brand would be available here. But its on my checklist now. As far as my knowledge goes Microsoft, logitech, dell, hp, razor, amkrette, iball, intex, zebronics, and some other brands are available here. so please suggest me the same or similar model in these brands.. Thank you.

 

[karlog22]

@Layback bear: Thanks for the input. I did check that out. But i'm looking for wired model. just plug in and forget for a decade.. kinda thing. Feel free to suggest if you know any.

 

[mohavepc]

@Mohavepc .. That one looks nice and affordable and just what i was looking for. but the thing is that i'm from India and i doubt that brand would be available here. But its on my checklist now. As far as my knowledge goes Microsoft, logitech, dell, hp, razor, amkrette, iball, intex, zebronics, and some other brands are available here. so please suggest me the same or similar model in these brands.. Thank you.

Since I did not take into account your location I apologize. There is a company that will forward it from new egg to you if your interested. Their fees are nominal for the most part. It might be worth looking into.
Tiger Direct Does ship to India if you contact them directly. This website lists all the countries they ship to.
Logitech Version of the one I listed.
Thermaltake Gaming with a Discount ( I am sure this is last years model)

Beyond that I am afraid my knowledge of keyboards runs out. I have several Logitech keyboards both wired and wireless that have run forever and I know the Thermaltake is a good keyboard as my friend has done nothing but brag about his. :huh: