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dv 6000 keys not working

post #1 of 9
11/16/08 at 9:43pm
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i have HP Pavillion dv 6000 notebook.....the alphabet keys from Q-R and Y-P ,also the arrow keys are not working... they just work sometime and stop the next moment....

all other keys are working fine...

can someone help....
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post #2 of 9
11/17/08 at 12:37am
You can try first to remove the keyboard, canned-air it, and reseat it. If the issue persists, then you might be looking at a new keyboard

cheers ...
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post #3 of 9
11/17/08 at 12:54am
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do u think there is dust below the keys.....coz i have chked it .....area below the keys is clean...also tilting my laptop sometimes fix the problem...also how do i replace the keeyboard iif i havee to

thanks for the quick reply
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post #4 of 9
11/17/08 at 1:25am
Most keyboards are connected to the mobo via a ribbon cable, be careful when removing it, there are lift-up clips on each side. You need first to remove the power bezel, then 3-4 screws are holding down the keyboard to the board. 10min job.

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post #5 of 9
11/17/08 at 9:58pm
Sounds like it just may be the ribbon cable or it's connection. It does not sound like a cleaning issue, based on what you describe.
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post #6 of 9
11/17/08 at 11:48pm
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any suggestion as to how to get new ribbon cable.....i mean the part number..,.. for dv 6000.....
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post #7 of 9
11/18/08 at 12:34am
If the ribbon cable is bad, I believe that you have to replace the keyboard. It is plugged into the motherboard, but is hardwired at the keyboard end (I think!).

However, it may be as simple as the ribbon cable is not completely inserted into the ZIF connector on the motherboard.
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post #8 of 9
11/27/08 at 12:40am
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hi everyone

thank you so much for the quick help tips u all provided.

my keyboard is workin like a charm....

thank to u all specially pete2.,,,

it was the ribbon cable...just took it out and put it back in....

thank you
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post #9 of 9
11/27/08 at 1:51pm
That is great! Always good when it turns out to be something "fixable" and inexpensive/free!
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