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GoShox
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
United States1843 Posts
August 29 2009 03:47 GMT
#1
I was just chilling at my computer drinking water when somehow I choked on it and couldn't do anything but spit it out.. unfortunately right on my keyboard. I quickly wiped it off (without unplugging it stupidly) hitting a bunch of keys in the process..

When I started using it again, the keys were all messed up. i.e. hitting Q would turn it into caps lock and hitting g would hit like G and 6. I thought it was simply a keyboard problem (the keyboard got some water in it after all) so I swapped out keyboards, but the same thing is happening. I tried uninstalling my keyboard drivers and rebooting, but now my computer just beeps when the keyboard is plugged in, and the keyboard is unusable. However when the keyboard is not plugged in, the computer doesn't beep. My mouse and everything else works fine..

Also I've checked the language settings and it's in English and everything. I do know that when I was cleaning it I kinda mashed keys and random windows popped up but I don't know what I could have done. Anyone have any idea what to do?

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Saracen
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
United States5139 Posts
August 29 2009 03:55 GMT
#2
Using a permanent marker, rewrite the symbols on your keyboard to correspond with their new outputs. Then, relearn key positions based on your new configuration. It's the best and only way.
Archaic
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
United States4024 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-08-29 04:00:32
August 29 2009 03:59 GMT
#3
On August 29 2009 12:55 Saracen wrote:
Using a permanent marker, rewrite the symbols on your keyboard to correspond with their new outputs. Then, relearn key positions based on your new configuration. It's the best and only way.

Genius.

Try finding your keyboard drivers and redownloading them.
Also, you might want to try cleaning your keyboard. i.e. pop out all of the keys, and clean the contacts. Maybe some water is still in there, etc.
GoShox
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
United States1843 Posts
August 29 2009 04:04 GMT
#4
On August 29 2009 12:55 Saracen wrote:
Using a permanent marker, rewrite the symbols on your keyboard to correspond with their new outputs. Then, relearn key positions based on your new configuration. It's the best and only way.


But then I might be accused of hotkey remapping!

Anyways, my problem is identical to this guy's (who didn't get a response that I know would work...): http://www.eggheadcafe.com/conversation.aspx?messageid=31177056&threadid=31177056

jodogohoo
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Canada2533 Posts
August 29 2009 04:34 GMT
#5
[image loading]


i can't help you, but here is this picture
Archaic
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
United States4024 Posts
August 29 2009 05:01 GMT
#6
On August 29 2009 13:34 jodogohoo wrote:
[image loading]


i can't help you, but here is this picture

For a second, I thought that it was all a coincidence. You sneaky, you!
Saracen
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
United States5139 Posts
August 29 2009 05:06 GMT
#7
Seriously, though, I really wish I could help. I would try cleaning the keyboard. I hear there are some nice guides on TL.
Kenpachi
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States9908 Posts
August 29 2009 05:59 GMT
#8
On August 29 2009 14:01 Archaic wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 29 2009 13:34 jodogohoo wrote:
[image loading]


i can't help you, but here is this picture

For a second, I thought that it was all a coincidence. You sneaky, you!


LOL.

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Loser777
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
1931 Posts
August 29 2009 06:02 GMT
#9
@ OP. There could be something wrong with the port/controller it was plugged into (short etc). If it's a USB keyboard try some different ports and if it's a PS/2 Keyboard try using a USB keyboard.

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Adeny
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Norway1233 Posts
August 29 2009 08:56 GMT
#10
Try the keyboard in multiple computers (make sure to get drivers etc). Doesn't work? Though luck, buy a new one.
GoShox
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
United States1843 Posts
August 29 2009 12:10 GMT
#11
On August 29 2009 15:02 Loser777 wrote:
@ OP. There could be something wrong with the port/controller it was plugged into (short etc). If it's a USB keyboard try some different ports and if it's a PS/2 Keyboard try using a USB keyboard.



Yeah, I'm pretty sure this is the problem.. I'm gonna just buy a PS/2 to USB converter or whatever and use that. Thanks!

And wtf @ that picture lol
foeffa
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
Belgium2115 Posts
August 29 2009 12:48 GMT
#12
I once came home after going out and puked all over my keyboard. That is not a solid plan if you want to continue using it.
觀過斯知仁矣.
jello_biafra
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
United Kingdom6640 Posts
August 29 2009 12:50 GMT
#13
I had this problem recently, it would just beep endlessly when I plugged the keyboard in but getting a new one solved the problem. I tried taking the entire thing apart and cleaning it but to no avail.
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