PowerBook Keys Not Typing

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PowerBook Keys Not Typing

I have an old, reliable G4 PowerBook, however, two keys, the equal and letter "f" keys do not type. I can get one to work with repeated typing but it is getting harder and harder to use that key.

I have cleaned the keyboard completely and both keys will press up and down but won't type.

Please help.

Thanks in advance with assistance.

Diane

G4 Powerbook, Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Posted on Jan 25, 2007 11:45 AM

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Answer 1

arnie

Level 5

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Jan 25, 2007 2:03 PM in response to LDJohnson

it is possible that the keyboard is failing.

to test it properly another keybaord would need to be tried out on PowerBook.

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Answer 2

eww

Level 9

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Jan 25, 2007 7:50 PM in response to LDJohnson

Hi, LDJ. I suspect your keyboard is indeed failing, and if that's the case, replacement is the only fix. Consult any or all of the following parts vendors and, if you wish, have a look on Ebay for a replacement KB:

http://www.pbparts.com (parts and repair work)
http://www.dttservice.com (parts and repair work)
http://www.powerbookresq.com (parts and repair work)
http://www.powerbookmedic.com (parts and repair work)
http://www.tekserve.com (parts and repair work)
http://www.ifixit.com (parts and excellent, illustrated online take-apart instructions)

Prices for the same parts vary WIDELY, so check around.

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Answer 3

Feb 23, 2007 8:52 PM in response to LDJohnson

I need my activation key to finish my setup

Please help.

Thanks in advance with assistance.

Diane

powerbook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.8) laptop

Message was edited by: lisa grasser

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Answer 4

tjk

Level 9

51,192 points

Feb 23, 2007 8:58 PM in response to lisa grasser

Hi Diane,

I'm not sure if you're looking for another opinion or what, but I concur with arnie and eww that it sounds like the keyboard or its cable or connector is failing. Have you tried a USB keyboard? I suspect that will work just fine, and if it does, it sounds like it's time for a new PB keyboard.

Edit: Diane or lisa, I see you've changed your post. Not sure what you mean by "activation key," but as I said, why not try a USB keyboard?

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