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My Laptop Pavilion dv4000 keyboard keys locked

Please i need help in fixing my Laptop problem.I just discovered that the keyboard was not responding. The scroll lock light is on but all effort to turn it off proved abortive.Non of the keys is responding.Can someone tell me what i can do to fix this problem? I'm eagerly waiting.

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micawber Nov 26, 2007

My HP Pavillion dv4000 keyboard will not print the ampersand. it gives me ' on lower and " on uppercase. Also have UK version and cannot get the pound sign on uppercase 3 I get #. Do I need to reinstall something? Thanks
Anonymous Dec 19, 2007

i have found that my brother was playing in my laptop and when i start the laptop the keybord is not working i think that is lock how can i remove the lock
Anonymous Dec 29, 2007

SAME PROBLEM...MY KEYBOARD NOT RESPONDING
Anonymous Jan 02, 2008

none none
Anonymous Mar 26, 2008

notebook is locked up ..... frozzen notebook is locked up ..... frozzen
currie123 Apr 08, 2008

Keyboard is locked and cannot utilize it.
Anonymous Jun 20, 2008

i have the same problem with dv4000 :( i have the same problem with dv4000 :(
xkape Aug 19, 2008

the spacebar, the cursor keys and "B,N" keys lockup. At times they function.
dernerchip Aug 25, 2008

new computer, when login window appears attempts to type in username and password are in vain as keyboard doesn't seem to be responding
christomz3 Sep 08, 2008

i switched my acer lap top on this morning and the keys seemed to be locked. When itry writing it says this modification is not allowed because the selection is locked
winveera Sep 24, 2008

Please i need help in fixing my Laptop problem.I just discovered that the keyboard was not responding. The scroll lock light is on but all effort to turn it off proved abortive.Non of the keys is responding.Can someone tell me what i can do to fix this problem?
Anonymous Jan 05, 2009

my keyboard is locked how do i unlock it as have to use an external keyboard
gaygys Jan 14, 2009

when i press a key it takes 5 secons to respond
Anonymous Jan 26, 2009

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**** it off lol!~!!

Posted on Oct 11, 2008

Anonymous

Ok, folks, here is the solution: Open up the keyboard using the directions already posted somewhere (remove back screws, then remove button cover plate, remove screws holding keyboard in place). Pull the keyboard out and reseat the keyboard connector at the interface (this is the thin rectangular flexible connector the keyboard is attached to). You MUST remove and reseat the connector firmly for this to work. It's easy to remove, it has a couple of pressure tabs to squeeze on when removing, if my memory serves me correctly. Put it all back together and bingo, problem solved. BUT this is the third time I've had to open up the computer to fix a problem, therefore will never buy another HP laptop again. Sorry to all those folks who had to pay or struggle with retail stores, etc. Pass it on!!!

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Go to Laptopkey.com

Posted on Oct 24, 2009

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Try these guys athttp://www.laptop-keys.com

Best pricing and video installation instructions. The best in my humble opinion.

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If the keys are not responsive, then you will need to replace the laptop. Your laptop manufacturer should be able to sell you a replacement part as well as instructions on replacing it. In the mean time, you can plug in a regular keyboard to the laptop to get full keyboard functionality.

Posted on Oct 20, 2006

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SOURCE: HP Pavilion dv4 not booting up, has blinking caps and scroll lock

Compaq and Hp are having issues with several models, My wife just got hers repaired free out of warranty. Go to copaqs website, look up your model and see if it is one they are offering free one time repairs on. Wife's computer was doing same thing, they replaced the motherboard. Took about 2 weeks round trip . Good luck

Posted on Feb 02, 2009

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SOURCE: the keyboard has a keypad, but when y turn on the

Sorry but you found what is NORMAL for laptops. this is not a bug, error, fault, etc.

It does exactly what it is supposed to do even though it may have a proper number pad too. leave num lock off

Posted on Aug 09, 2009

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SOURCE: Keyboard Produces Numbers Instead of Letters

I have the same problem. Click the Windows start button. At the bottom is a Windows Serach box. Type 'keyboard'. A virtual keyboard appears. Click the NumLock key on the Virtual Keyboard. This should override the issue you are having and your keyboard and keys should now work. Otherwise reboot!

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