Mr. Hahn Posted November 14, 2004 CID Share Posted November 14, 2004 When I tap the up arrow on my keyboard, my computer goes into "Stand By" mode. This could have something to do with me spilling water in it a week or two ago, but most of it went in over where the a, s, z, x, etc. buttons are. Some of the letters over there typed double and triple each time I hit them. Once I let the water evaporate for a few days, everything was back to normal. I'm really not sure if it started before or after the spill seeing as how I don't use the arrow keys too often. I'm wondering if there's a setting or anything that needs to be disabled or changed to make it stop this. I'll borrow a friends keyboard tomorrow to see if it's a hardware or software issue. Any suggestions are appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1971 Posted November 14, 2004 CID Share Posted November 14, 2004 Any liquid is not a keyboards best friend. You can try popping the keys off to see if there is any residual water still left there, but other than that I can't really help you. I'd suggest you just go and purchase another one and trash this one. I've gone through a few that way. Have since learned not to drink near the computer... yeah, sure.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hahn Posted November 14, 2004 Author CID Share Posted November 14, 2004 Have since learned not to drink near the computer... yeah' date=' sure.... [/quote'] Lol, I tell myself that all the time, but it's just too much of an inconvenience. I have one of those big 2.5 gallon jugs of water with a little red disposable cup sitting on the stereo stand right next to me. Anyway, yeah, I'll probably just get a new one. I've had this one for 3+ years now. It would be easier to do if it wasn't just that ONE freakin' key. It's just too annoying though when your typing something and press your up arrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1971 Posted November 14, 2004 CID Share Posted November 14, 2004 playing my game, playing my game... using the up arrow to move forward... you hit and WHAT!!!!!! Your computer is going into standby mode.. Standby.... yeah I can see how that would be a BIG inconvenience.. keyboards are cheap now a days, just like mice or meieces or whatever.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hahn Posted November 14, 2004 Author CID Share Posted November 14, 2004 I use wasd for movement in games. It's still annoying when typing stuff though. You play any games online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1971 Posted November 14, 2004 CID Share Posted November 14, 2004 Yeah, I'm a half lifer... waiting around for HL2 now.. getting a newer system soon to keep up with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hahn Posted November 15, 2004 Author CID Share Posted November 15, 2004 Yeah, I can't wait for HL2 either. I've never played the original Half-Life nor CS, but the graphics and interactivity in HL2 just looks unbelievable. I too am building a new system in a month or two. I briefly describe it HERE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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