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Hi, I noticed that i had my CTRL key doing random things like its opening random apps like powerpoint and word. it is also automatically typing this word `+ and it also mutes my volume and opens magnifier. This problem is totally irritating me as i couldn't copy or paste with these shortcuts. The Other ctrl is also not working. Someone Please give me a solution as fast as possible to this . Thank You
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This is the reason I suggested compressed air. You can get a can of compressed air with a long nozel attachment which can easily remove the dirt from under the keys.
Apart from this method you will need to manually remove the keys and clean the dirt from underside.
Is there any tutorial to clean the keyboard without removing the screws and all? i dont want to do it incase i get it messed up
The dirt too can cause the buttons to either remain pressed or miss presses. Try cleaning the dirt with small bursts of compressed air.
Hi, No i dont have an external keyboard and i am noticing a lot of dirt inside those keys
Hello Saketh,
I am Jaspreet Singh.
This seems like the whole keyboard is malfunctioning and not just the ctrl key. Do you have an external keyboard that can be tested with the device?
