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August 23rd, 2013 16:00

Alienware 14 Ghosting Problems

So i bought this notebook for gaming... And i can not play some games because it has keyboard ghosting/jamming. Is it normal for all the users of this type of notebook or my alienware has a defect?

I cant play binding of isaac nor surgeon simulator because it doesnt detect all the keys at the same time 

August 24th, 2013 23:00

anyone?

August 27th, 2013 16:00

Hi Elseledonio,

Can you describe your problem a little bit more? Is this a physical problem, like the keys are stuck after using them?

Have you tried re-installing the game itself?

August 28th, 2013 09:00

For example..., if I press the keys "A" "W" "E" "R" "Space", the key "space" doesn't work, also, if i press "A" "W" "Left Arrow key", the "left arrow" key and the "W" key dont work

August 28th, 2013 15:00

Does this happen in safemode? If you have Windows 8, check this article to know how to access it.

August 28th, 2013 17:00

Yes, it happens in safemode :/

August 29th, 2013 09:00

Seems like the keyboard needs to be replaced. Do you live in the US or Canada? If you do, add me as a friend and send me your service tag through a private message. If you live in another country, contact your local tech support for service.

August 29th, 2013 11:00

I live in Mexico, i already contacted tech support... Thanks

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October 7th, 2013 09:00

hello alexander_J I'm also new alienware 14 user bought it 10 days ago

I also having same issue that alienware key ghosting problem.

Is there way to fix ? , Cause my local (South Korea) branch manager said it can't 

 

So I want to talk with states tech engineer that

1. Is New  alienware 14 has key ghosting problem?  some of labtops? or all of laptops?

2. Is there a way to fix?

3. Is The USA have no issue with New alienware 14, 17

I really having some trouble with this issue.

And I see this problem article which start in 2011 and I also every models had same issue.

Why didn't fix this problem?

October 18th, 2013 17:00

I have a new 18, and it too has the ghosting issue.

I had a tech out yesterday, and no fix. Was told by the tech that he thinks all the new ones have the problem and that it is a design fault. I could not get a proper response when I phone support.

They have agreed to a refund. I am thinking about it. Tech that came around said that many have received refunds because of the issue. They are not fixed for purpose.

If I knew a fix was on the way I could wait. But as I said I could not get an answer to that question.   

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October 20th, 2013 09:00

Thank you for your comment.

I have a one question. Where do you live? because I wonder what country's branch you deal with.

October 20th, 2013 14:00

Australia.

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February 5th, 2014 16:00

I know this thread is a little old, but if any of you are still following ... discussion of Key Ghosting problems on Alienware laptops is here:

http://en.community.dell.com/owners-club/alienware/f/3746/p/19543838/20513416.aspx#20513416

 

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