function key is stuck and do not know how to 'unstick' it

William Anderson;705456 Wrote:
> Hey there Jankris,
>
> This might sound a little abusive but I'll usually tap kinda hard on
> the key
> that's sticking a few times to see if it jars loose. Not bang on it
> like
> you're using a hammer, just like if you were typing while you were
> really
> angry.
>
> If it's problematic, you could just replace it if it's a desktop, but
> this
> sounds more like a laptop. Am I correct?
>
> "jankris" wrote:
> > > >
> > > not a windows problem, but i am out of ideas. grandson came over and
> > ran
> > > his hand over the keyboard pressing several buttons at once. now the
> > blue
> > > function key will not disable and i have to press it whenever i use a
> > key
> > > that has a blue function on it. i have a dell if that helps > >

Hi Jankris,

In addition to William's post. If that does not work, then you can
unplug the keyboard and unscrew all the screws from the back of it.
Next, gently remove the top keys part of the keyboard. It will probably
also have a few plastic clips that need to be pressed in to remove also.
It should be nothing but plastic and no electronic components on the top
half with the keys. If yours is, then you can wash it out good with hot
water to help free up the key. Shake it real good and dry it thoroughly
with a hair dryer. When done just put the keyboard back together.

Hope this helps,
Shawn


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