Share via

Ergonomic wired keyboard 4000: Suddenly one key doesn't work. Could it be software related?

Anonymous
2023-03-01T17:15:16+00:00

I've taken it apart and made sure the contacts are meticulously clean. I've screwed down the circuit board well (4 screws in all). The plug going to the circuit board is inserted correctly. Every key is flawless except the one that we use for the right hand that initiates a right click, between Alt and Control. On the left side this would be the "Windows" key. Not sure what its called on the right side. And the key itself moves fine and looks just like the others. Its always worked fine til a few days ago. I wouldn't even care but I happen to use it a lot. Hey, we never fully appreciate anything til its gone, right?

So I'm wondering if somehow this could be software related and how I can check for that?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments

7 answers

Sort by: Most helpful
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Anonymous
    2023-03-02T22:20:21+00:00

    I will do my best to remember to not reply to your postings

    3 people found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  2. Anonymous
    2023-03-03T02:01:18+00:00

    Thanks. :)

    1 person found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  3. Anonymous
    2023-03-02T17:45:50+00:00

    Every time I post it seems you come up with some "I give up" response. You give Canadians a bad name.

    You must spend a fortune unnecessarily on replacing equipment because you can't be bothered. I like fixing things because I learn about the item when I do. Its not just about saving money. Its about design analysis as well. Its interesting. You appreciate the engineering (or lack of!) of a product when you take it apart and peer inside. Its often very surprising to see the shortcuts manufacturers take in cutting costs.

    Surprise me. Tell me what you would do if you were seeking a mechanical, customizable, 2 piece keyboard. That's something you don't see much of. Yet it would solve all ergonomic issues and give untold customizability for the user. It could also be very compact which would be ideal for tablet users who tire of typing on a zero feedback screen or laptop users who hate their horribly unergonomic keyboard and a monitor that that is always too low so their upper back is hunched for hours a day.

    1 person found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  4. Anonymous
    2023-03-02T15:48:06+00:00

    Keyboards are mechanical and they do wear out. They are not that expensive and are obviously easy to replace. Here is an example

    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B075H1D95N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

    0 comments
  5. Anonymous
    2023-03-01T17:25:29+00:00

    Depends on how the keyboard circuits function. If it they were each individually then it could have died just for that key.

    I would check it outside of Windows if you can, or in a different OS, or on another computer, etc, or try with another keyboard that has a similar key. That should narrow it down if its the keyboard or something in or of the OS.

    I can't tell what key it is actually but sounds like it should be the menu key which should work by default (by simply plugging in the keyboard).

    0 comments