number keys not working please help.

smithers1981

I have a Lenovo B50-70 laptop running windows 8, suddenly the number keys have stopped working.

On the top line only the 5/6 keys work and on the number pad all numbers work except 2 and 0, completely frustrating.

i have searched google where there is record of the probem but i cant find a solution.

Have factory reset laptop hence i'm back on windows 8, Laptop only 18 months old fearing its a write off.

Currently having to use on-screen keyboard which is far from ideal, if anyone can help i would be extremely grateful thanks

grumbler

IMHO, it's a hardware fault most likely. Either a conductive track on the plastic sheets or the keyboard chip.

TadleyBaggie

Spilt anything into your laptop keyboard lately?

londonTiger

new keyboard, dont know hows much your cost. But I bought a replacement brand new (non oem) keyboard for £9.80 for my smsung.

It's worth removing the keyboard and checking the connection though, maybe something came loose.

Fightsback

Chances are it's a faulty KB matrix track, been careful with liquids ?

A quick google suggests a replacement UK KB can be bought for about £15 off ebay from a UK supplier, no idea about the supplier but seems to have a good reputation and has been trading 5 years.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-UK-Keyboard-for-Lenovo-IdeaPad-Flex-2-15-B50-30-B50-80-B50-45-B50-70-Frame-/262202396611?hash=item3d0c7b0fc3

agrinnall

If everything else on the keyboard is working OK, just buy a separate number pad.

torbrex

Have you checked that the 'number lock' is working?

eta
I know that if mine is off the 8 & 2 become up and down