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September 2nd, 2025 12:43

number key and shift not working

I should keep pressing the number key or shift + number key, like 5 times, to get characters. What should I do?

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September 2nd, 2025 12:46

Clean under the keycap wiht a keyboard brush -- if that doesn't improve the situation, replace the keyboard (more likely the palmrest assembly).

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September 2nd, 2025 13:12

@ejn63​ Thanks, I already do that. I check problem in BIOS; it s fine, but but in windows or x, I  have that issue. 

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September 2nd, 2025 15:54

What happens during the keyboard diagnostics (F12 at powerup to initiate)?

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September 2nd, 2025 22:01

@ejn63​ it show boot menu 

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September 2nd, 2025 22:02

@medwf​ I upgraded the BIOS software, and now I know I have an issue even in BIOS.

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September 2nd, 2025 22:34

@medwf​ I think the problem is in the BIOS because I have a Linux system that has that problem too.

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September 4th, 2025 13:42

you can try this in dos promt before install windows..........that time show repair windows option and will get dos command promt if you are able to use number and shift  that mean may be driver issue after installation of windows use dell driver not windows automaticed, otherwise you can clean the connector of the keyboard inside of the laptop or may need to be change.

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September 5th, 2025 16:45

@user_5e2414​ thanks, after updating the BIOS, I have a problem in BIOS too. The  keys are cracking like 5 times; after that, they replay. If I stop using it, they sleep. I should always press 6 times to get one number character that is just for numbers and shift numbers. 

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