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Down Arrow Key Not Working

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10past6
10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
Hey peeps

The down arrow key on my laptop has stopped working, the other keys up / right / left all working OK, anyone have any idea how to resolve it?
Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.

All information given by myself is offered informally and without prejudice - if in doubt seek help from a qualified and insured professional

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  • foreversomeday
    foreversomeday Posts: 1,011 Forumite
    Pop the key off (Stick a pen or blunt knife under a corner) and check there is nothing stuck underneath it. Reattach it and try now.
    I don't believe and I never did that two wrongs make a right
  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    Pop the key off (Stick a pen or blunt knife under a corner) and check there is nothing stuck underneath it. Reattach it and try now.
    Cheers, I followed your advice, now it works, but I can't get it the key back on :eek:
    Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.

    All information given by myself is offered informally and without prejudice - if in doubt seek help from a qualified and insured professional
  • foreversomeday
    foreversomeday Posts: 1,011 Forumite
    It should just click back into place, don't be afraid to press hard (On the other hand don't take a hammer to it, that would be too hard :P)
    I don't believe and I never did that two wrongs make a right
  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    OK, there are 2 black very small pices that go under the key, I don't know which order they go in and no matter how hard I press, the key won't clip in :mad:
    Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.

    All information given by myself is offered informally and without prejudice - if in doubt seek help from a qualified and insured professional
  • foreversomeday
    foreversomeday Posts: 1,011 Forumite
    The only part loose from the keyboard should be the key itself (ie, the square of plastic with an arrow on it!) - have these other bits that you mention come off as well?
    I don't believe and I never did that two wrongs make a right
  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    The only part loose from the keyboard should be the key itself (ie, the square of plastic with an arrow on it!) - have these other bits that you mention come off as well?
    Yes :mad: :eek:
    Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.

    All information given by myself is offered informally and without prejudice - if in doubt seek help from a qualified and insured professional
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