Acer Aspire 5742Z Support Question
Acer Aspire 5742Z Support Question
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Question posted by pjarvis86 on October 22nd, 2011
The Keyboard Does Not Work On My Acer Aspire 5742z-4646?
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Answer #1: Posted by pchelper on October 22nd, 2011 7:29 PM
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Follow a keyboard removal guide (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoTwln2Sy… to remove the keyboard.
This is relatively simple.
Then unplug the keyboard and blow any dust or muck off of the connector and reconnect it FIRMLY.
It is essential that it is firmly connected: I had the same problem and I found that when I pressed down on the connector when I typed (I had the netbook turned on with the keyboard out) all the keys worked fine.
If they do work when you press down hard, then you can try to cut a small strip of paper and lie it on the connector.
This should then do the same job as your finger was doing earlier and you should have saved the £17 that a new keyboard would have cost you (http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksi… =D
This is relatively simple.
Then unplug the keyboard and blow any dust or muck off of the connector and reconnect it FIRMLY.
It is essential that it is firmly connected: I had the same problem and I found that when I pressed down on the connector when I typed (I had the netbook turned on with the keyboard out) all the keys worked fine.
If they do work when you press down hard, then you can try to cut a small strip of paper and lie it on the connector.
This should then do the same job as your finger was doing earlier and you should have saved the £17 that a new keyboard would have cost you (http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksi… =D
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Quick Start Guide - Page 4
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Quick Start Guide - Page 5
... instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your new computer. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as "only for certain models". This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. Follow the instructions...
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