20 Most Recent Sony VAIO VGP-WKB1 Keyboard - Page 6 Questions & Answers

No, it most probably cannot, keyboards are very inexpensive these days. They are all membrane keypads, underneath, and once liquid, get in between the layers, it is almost impossible to remove. A new KB is in order.

Hi, visit the Sony Website here http://support.vaio.sony.eu/computing/vaio/downloads/updates/index.aspx?l=en_GB&m=0&s=VGN-FZ#
and enter your serial number to download drivers (Input device)

If you have vista or window 7 try to use the same usb port that you first connected your blutooth trasmitter and restrat your computer. There is a small compatibility problem with usb ports for these windows editions but it should work like the windows xp which is the recomended for this keyboard and mice kit. Another solution is to reinstall the software that came with product if any and reestablish the connection using another usb port for your transmitter. Hope this helped!

The reason this is happening is that as you are typing; you're resting some weight on the thin plastic above the touchpad...which then makes contact and registers a 'click'; thus moving your cursor around.  Or you're brushing your thumb against it when hitting the space key.

Some laptops are more susceptible to this than others.  Some more modern laptops come with a button to turn the touchpad off to solve this very problem.

The only thing you can do about this is to disable the touchpad through the touchpad driver (down by the clock, usually) and use a mouse instead.  Depending on how you use your laptop, this will be more or less inconvenient- if your laptop never leaves the desk; disable the touchpad and use a mouse...no problem.  If you go mobile a lot, you'll have to enable and disable the touchpad all the time.

The other thing you can do is adapt your typing style so you don't put any weight on anything but the key you're pressing.  This is quite difficult and uncomfortable, and is not recommended for long sessions.

Not ideal but you can use the on screen keyboard found in programs/accessories/accessibility

You will find that it is FAR cheaper to simply buy a new keyboard rather than attempt to fix the broken one.

Try to Install Software also which comes wit your Driver CD.

Does your keyboard have a pointing device in the centre? (small button that is an alternative to using the touchpad)

If you have that then it is likely that you are touching it while typing and moving the cursor inadvertently.

You can disable that device, but I would need to know what make and model of laptop you have to advise further.

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Please scan your computer again.It is due to virus

The most common problem when faced with a non-working keyboard is an improper connection. Try reconnecting your keyboard, restart your computer and see if that fixes it.
2. Turn off the system. Unplug the keyboard connect and inspect for any bent or broken pins. If the pins are bent, then it is possible to gently straighten them using the tip of a ball point pen or mechanical pencil. If the pins are broken, then replacement of the keyboard may be necessary.
3. Try updating the device driver. Visit the manufactures web site for the latest driver available for your keyboard make and model.
4. While at the manufactures web site. See if there are software patches or updates available for your keyboard. If there are, go ahead and install them as well as the updated driver.
5. If you are using a multi-media type keyboard, be sure to delete the software before installing any new drivers for this type of keyboard. Install the updated driver for the manufactures web site, then re-install the keyboard software. If any software updates or patches are available for your multi-media keyboard, install them at this time. Delete the keyboard software by using Add/Remove Programs (Start>> Control Panel>> Add/Remove Programs). If you receive a prompt asking if you would like to remove all shared files, answer "No to all". Then click OK.

Use the Ascii combination Alt+65 for a and Alt+97 for A.
If you still have waranty on it, send it to their service

That might be something to do with the sticky keys setting on the control panel.

Hi,
Did you or anyone else spilled anything on them? Do you have a pet that may stepped on your keyboard?
What you can do is to take out on of the problematic keys. Disconnect from power and use a small ruler to pop the key out. See if anything is under there. Maybe hair or food. Do not shake your laptop as this can lead to other problems. Get a dry cloth and clean the key base and underneath the key. Reinsert the key and try it again. If this works do the same for the other keys.

The keybard probably has defective switches. They may have gotten wet or dirt in them. Not worth trying to fix. Buy new one...

They can be had off eBay for about $20 for brand new ones. Have a shop or competent person familiar with electronics work on it if you don''t feel capable.

The keyboard is USUALLY fairly easy to remove... USUALLY the second item to come off on a laptop when opening it.

in the key board there is a circuit board.you will have to open the key board.and check out under neath,you will see a rubber touch pad button panel under the key board inner side.if that touch pad is got moved from its position make it proper.then under the rubber touch pad you will see the circuit board.if the board is got short at some points then that particular key will not work.but instead of short there is only dust got collected on the particular points you clean it with moist dry tissue.it should not be wet but only moist.then check out it will work.but if its short circuit on the circuit then key board has to be replaced. This will help. Thanks please keep updated.please do rate the solution positively .thank you for using fixya

hold it upside down and shake
soft brush and vacuum
if its a standard key board you can pull the keys off individually and clean them with anti bacterial fluid
if its a soft touch then the vacuum idea and a very slightly damp cloth/anti bacterial fluid whilst the keyboard isn't on

Wireless keyboards have two components, the dongle and the keyboard unit itself. Try this:

1. Make sure your keyboard has working batteries
2. Plug in the USB dongle onto a slot in your computer
3. Click on the Connect button on both th dongle and the keyboard.

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If you are using an external mouse (older mouse with rubber sphere)then clean it inside.if you are using an optical mouse or the in-built mouse(laptop) then take them to the service center to get it replaced or repaired under warranty.This is the best way to get rid of the problem or try reinstalling the mouse driver.

Please take your laptop to the service center and get the rubber sheet cleaned(which will be present between keys and the Integrated chip). may be a dusty layer of rubber sheet should have made it harder to react.

also try cleaning the underside of keys using a vacuum cleaner before taking it to the service center.Please try to open the laptop for yourself as it may lead to violation of warranty aspects.
thanks.

give the touchpad a clean, sweat or dirt on the fingers often does this. however, if it persists then the only option is to have the touchpad replaced. They either work or they do not.