Letter "W" does not work on Fufitsu Amilo LAPTOP. All other keys work perfectly. I have removed the key to check for dirt under it but it is clean. I checked regional settings as well & they are ok. Any help please

One moment you are typing on your computer keyboard as usual, when suddenly a key sticks or does not produce a character on the screen. Perhaps you have a group of keys that suddenly stop working. Laptop and desktop keyboards alike can stop functioning due to a number of causes, most of which can be resolved by troubleshooting. Knowing how to fix some keyboard keys that do not work can save you time, and save you the cost of buying a new keyboard.

Update the device driver for your keyboard by going to the manufacturer's website of your keyboard, and then download and install the latest driver matching the brand and model number of your keyboard. Disconnect your keyboard from your computer and inspect the pins in the keyboard connector if you have a PS/2 connector. The PS/2 connector for your keyboard has six pins, which connect into a PS/2 port of your personal computer, to allow for communication to and from your keyboard. Straighten any bent pins you may find, by gently using a ballpoint pen. Y ou must replace your keyboard if you see broken pins. Try testing your keys using a different application, such as another word processing program. Keys like the function keys on your keyboard labeled F1 through F12 may not work in one application but will work fine in another. b> Clean Under Desktop Keys b> Disconnect your standard desktop keyboard, then press down on a key not working. Slip a car key or a flathead screwdriver underneath the key. Twist the screwdriver or car key until the keyboard key pops off. Use a damp cloth, moist cotton swabs or compressed air to remove dust, hair, and food crumbs under the key. Use only water or rubbing alcohol to moisten the cloth and cotton swabs other cleaners can damage the plastic of your computer. Position and press down on the key to snap it into place. Repeat this for all of the keys to clean underneath them, if necessary. b> Clean Under Laptop Keys b> Turn your laptop off, then use a flathead screwdriver or knife under a key corner, prying the key off gently. You will hear a snap as the key detaches. Remove the key retainer remaining on your laptop using your knife or screwdriver under the corner, then popping it off with a gentle twist. Remove the space bar by pulling it off after your insert the screwdriver or knife underneath the bar. Clean underneath your laptop keys using cotton swabs or a soft cloth dampened with water or alcohol. You can also use compressed air to remove dust, hair and other debris. Replace your laptop keys by placing the key retainer into position. If you cannot remember the position, copy another retainer's position by removing another key. Insert the keypad into the retainer, then position the key over the retainer while pressing down on the key. You should hear the key snap into place. Place your laptop's space bar over the space bar slots, then snap it into place.

You may have unwanted debris under the keys. Turn the keyboard upside down and brush gently between the keys. If the problem then affects another key you know you are on the right track - the debris is moving around.

Every day your computer is exposed to dirt, hair, dead skin and other kinds of grime. This can drastically affect your keyboard's performance. Removing your keys is a simple and effective way to clean the inside of your keyboard and improve keyboard response. This is a simple operation and should only take a few hours if done correctly. This is important to anyone who wants to know how to properly remove their laptop's keyboard keys.
1. Print out or draw a keyboard map of the location of your keyboard's keys. Turn off your computer.

2. Position the laptop so that it is under a lamp or so there is sufficient light shining onto the keyboard. You want to be able to see all the dirt that is under your keyboard.

3. Take the end of a flat-head screw driver and carefully pry any of the letter or number keys off, preferably starting with the "Q" and working your way to the right. The letter and number keys are easier to remove than the command keys.

4. Collect the removed keys into a container so you do not lose them. Take special care when removing the tab, caps lock, shift, space bar, enter, forward slash and back space buttons. These buttons are attached to a small metal pin. It may take a little more effort to remove these, so be patient.

5. Feel free to clean the inside of your keyboard once all the keys are removed. Take a cotton swab dipped in a small amount of alcohol and wipe the areas around the keys to remove the grime and dirt. Use tweezers to remove any bigger bits and pieces of dirt or hair.

6. Refer back to your keyboard map and put your keys back into their right location. Position each key in the center of the plastic connector and press around the edges till it clicks. Feel around a little till it is tight and secure.

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Given the situation you describe, the issue is probably down to sticking keys (remove the key and clean underneath) or more likely, a failing keyboard which will need replaced

One of two things are happening. Either your keys are stuck due to debris and/or dust on your keyboard or someone has created "hot keys" possibly as a joke and they are typing it. Get a coin and insert it under the key and pull upwards. Keys pop on and off the keyboard. It will not hurt it. Remove both keys and check for dirt and dust under them. If this is not the problem then you have hot keys set. In order to walk you through disengaging them I would need to know your operating system and if removing and cleaning the keys worked first. Please let me know this by going back to your original question posted on fixya and using the comment or reply button.

SOLUTION FOR Four keys as g,h, backspace and windows key...:-

I read this on a website and it worked wonders for me. TRY THIS:-

1. Just remove the adapter so that your laptop does not get any power.

2. Let the battery go completely empty and let the laptop get shut down with low battery automatically.

3. After laptop gets shut down, remove the battery and clean it with some cloth. Also clean the battery panel.

4. Press and hold the power button for kind of 30 seconds or so (laptop will not get ON).

5. Plug in the adapter to the laptop and start the laptop normally.

This process will fix it for you.


If the above does not work:-

1. Start the computer in safe mode with the last best configuration. It may also work for you.

Thanks,
- Naveen

You can pry the keys off the keyboard by gently lifting with a fingernail, or you can use a compressed air canister and a specific "T" stick with cottoned ends which slides underneath the keys.
The LEFT key has probably some dirt in the central contact, and you'll have to remove the key and clean underneath. Same goes for the G key, which has something sticky underneath. You can remove almost all kinds of sticky dirt by washing the key with WD-40 lubricant and drying with a non-lint paper tissue.

Detailed key removal and reinstall instructions may be found e.g. on eBay looking for "spare key tops" or "spare keys".

Wait for a couple of days to see if the functionality comes back. You will probably need to replace the keyboard though. They aren't too expensive - maybe $60-$80 (USD).

Let me know if you have any other questions.

am afred u have dropped liquid on the keyboard please try to clean it if still dosent work please take it to a qualified lapto technician
cheers

Start by taking the key off, be gentle and try to leave the retainer on the board. Check to see if the rubber depressor has shifted, is stuck in the depressed position, or has some dust/dirt in it or on the contact point. Cleaning the depressor or the contact point wouldn't hurt either. Check the contact point by pressing it with your finger or a pencil eraser. If the contact point works, then put the key back on and try it. If the depressor is good, then check the keyboard connection, they will sometimes work loose or get a little dirt/corrosion build up. If the connection is good, then I'm afraid a keyboard replacement is your only option.