shift key of my keyboard wont work

attockonian · 06-01-2006, 09:47 AM

i am running slackware 10.2 and my shift key will stop working after 7-8 days uptime. i have to reboot to get it fix.

any suggestions how to fix without rebooting /

J.W. · 06-01-2006, 09:57 PM

Sounds like a mechanical problem with the keyboard itself. If possible, pop the keys and clean things out. Most likely you've got various dust and debris interfering with the shift key operation.

Alternatively, replace the keyboard with a new one. From what you've described, this isn't either a Slackware or Linux issue. Good luck with it and Welcome to LQ!

attockonian · 06-03-2006, 12:25 AM

I tried cleaning it and it works fine with windows. I am guessing it has to do with my uptime. But neways I wll figure out.

Sanx for the welcome

MTK358 · 07-31-2010, 07:41 AM

WTF?

Those links are about advertising an acne cream!

Reported.

brianL · 07-31-2010, 08:09 AM

LOL. I don't remember ever having to remove blackheads from my keyboard. Of course, they wouldn't show because it's black - except for the illuminated letters, numbers, etc.

MTK358 · 07-31-2010, 08:18 AM

And what's a "Nodule Touchpad"

brianL · 07-31-2010, 08:23 AM

Something to do with "pearly papules". That sounds like a future Ubuntu release. Ubuntu Pearly Papules.

webbina11 · 09-09-2010, 07:09 AM

if both shift keys are not working and all others working then there may be some prob with your keyboard settings. if only one is not working.. then problem is in your keyboard!!