Latitude E6440 keyboard double letters

My E6440 laptop keyboard has the same behavior. I am using an external keyboard right now to type this.

I have been using Dell laptops for years, without having this problem, so I can't figure out what's happening.  It is my job issued laptop and my IT checked with our Dell rep. Since the keyboard passes all diagnostic tests they won't replace it.

This is driving me crazy!! I use it for travel and cannot carry an external keyboard.

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I have the exact same issue with my E6440 bought not too long ago, and it is absolutely frustrating.

I've been using Dell notebooks for 7 years, and this is my third Latitude E series, but never had a problem like this before.  I've stuck with the Latitude all these years because it's supposed to be one of the most established, stable Dell notebook models, yet I can't even type this simple post without having to go back repeatedly and delete extra letters...  now it takes almost twice as long to write anything.

Do you guys have any fix for this anytime soon???????

I upgraded my BIOS from A05 to A07.  It seems to be better but I'm not sure.  Assume this fixed it.  If I have problems later, I'll come back and report.

I have the same problem and will post what fixes it if I figure it out.

The BIOS revision solved the problem. Thank you!!

In DELL Latitude 6440, openSUSE 13.2 Linux 64-bit with KDE.

The problem is very similar, suddenly last pressed key is repeated, but I no longer press it; the input repeats until you press any other key. Seems the same bug as in here and here

I know this is an old thread but I just bought a Dell e5550 that has this issue. My BIOS version is A10. There is no update to apply, I've tried that already. I've searched everywhere for a solution and nothing helps. Typing has been a miserable experience because I either have to type slowly or spend more time fixing the double type errors, my primary use for a computer is to type/write. I was about to file a ticket with Dell, knowing that it's not a hardware issue so it's not like they can just replace something to fix it, most people are saying that Dell can't do anything other than suggest the BIOS update. I just installed Linux Mint and I am not seeing the double typing issue while using Linux , now I am wondering why that is. I will be using Linux as my primary OS for as long as it is more stable/useful than Windows 10 but I still really want to know why I can type fine in Linux but not Windows?

Same problem with a 6420. Happens on with the u & v.

I think everyone is barking up the wrong tree by looking for Bios updates etc.

I'm confident this is actually "contact" related and a replacement keyboard is required.

Got one on order,so i'll keep you informed.

I have an E7240 with the same problem.  It does it with numbers too.  Makes my spreadsheets crazy.

Please let us know if something can be done about it.

Update.

New keyboard for $30 delivered and the problem is sorted.:emotion-1: