When I type the letter "C", it prints ZXCV on the screen. Could the keyboard be going bad?

Sounds like a physical malfunction of the keyboard - in your position, I would replace it. You could try to take it apart (which is easy) but re-assembly can be tricky.

just biy a new keyboard only about 6.00 ponds

Hi Tim.
G42-415

so (windows 7 ? here"?
go to control panel, go to device manager.
then see is the keyboard driver is not bad. (marks on it)
sounds like a bad keyboard
you can in fact unplug internal keyboard cable (ribbon type)
use what you just did the virtual keyboard test.
then plug in a every day, usb keyboard and if that works
the internal is bad.
it will not be the first keyboard to fail, ever
the get spilled drinks on them or just wear out.
its now 8 years old.

the nice thing, is that uSB keyboard might last 8 more years.

old internal keyboards sold on ebay, ask

The membrane has most likely been damaged through wear or liquid damage. He/she will need to purchase a new keyboard.

Any USB or PS2 type connection keyboard will do. They should be available at your local computer store.

However there is no harm in trying the keyboard in another computer to rule out the possibility of bad drivers.


Take care!
damnor01

Sounds like the keyboard might be bad. Run your fingers thru the keys in a sweepting motion and see if that stops the keyboard from continously typing keys on the screen. If that doesn't do it then its time for a replacement keyboard.

Reseat the Keyboard ,Dont try Yourself call Dell & be on the call so they will walk you through

It sounds like the electronic circuit of the keyboard may be failing but to be sure it isn't something simple like a small amount of fluid getting under the keys and acting like a wire to conduct the signal from one set of letters to another. I would remove the keyboard and using compressed air, clean the keyboard with short bursts. The take a Q-tip and alcholhol and run the q-tip under each key to clear away fluid, dirt and debris. If this fails, then I would recomment keyboard replacement.

You might be attacked by a virus, so scan your PC with antivirus thoroughly. If it doesn't work, try my last powerful way. Follow me how:
Click Start Button>All Program>Accesories>Accesibilities>On Screen Keyboard. DONE!
If you find it unsatisfied, Try to Remove the OFFICE, and re-install it! GodLuck!

At the top rt. side of the keyboard is a key that says print mode, press this key and the del print should go out.


DickyO

Did you try fresh batteries?