C600 Keyboard

Question

I have had a C600 for about 3 years which I bought used from the Dell auction.  When it was first received, the keyboard was in bad shape (some keys were missing), Dell replaced it under warranty.  It worked fine for about a year.  I had to replace the keyboard again because keys in one of the rows was not working.  Then it worked fine again for about another year.  I recently replaced it and it worked fine at first.  Now after a few days, the same thing is happening, one row of the keys is not working.  Cound something else be causing the keyboard to not function (like the memory or motherboard)?    Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

kuman2k · Answer

i used to open it up and do some cleaning. it have save me from spending for parts. tq

fudgieguys · Answer

Possible connector on the motherboard is not allowing the keyboard flex cable from making a good contact. You have replaced several keyboards and you already know how fragile laptops are as far as plastic connectors.  Just FYI.

tjgrasso · Answer

To clean it would you suggest just using 'canned air' or something else?

woochman · Answer

It could also be a faulty keyboard controller, in which case you'd need to have the system board replaced.

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