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01-13-2020 09:53 AM
Hello all,
The right arrow button stopped working so what should i do to check if it is a hardware or software problem.
my laptop product Number: G6R97UA#ABA
Thank you
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01-15-2020 02:02 PM
@mfutian Greetings from the HP Community!
I recommend you attempt the below steps to identify the cause of the failure and resolve it accordingly:
- Try changing the keyboard layout/language and check if it works: Click here for steps.
- Clean the keyboard with compressed air (blow compressed air in the gaps between keys). This removes some lint and dust.
- Shut down the laptop, remove the battery and cable for a moment, press and hold the start button for 60 seconds
- Replace the battery, restart the notebook,
- if the issue persists, perform an interactive hardware test on the keyboard using the steps mentioned on this link: Click here (look under "Running Component Tests > Keyboard test").
If the test fails, you can find the part number on the HP Parts Surfer & replace the parts on the HP Parts Store.
Or write back to me for alternate solutions to getting it fixed via HP.
Keep us posted,
If you would like to thank us for our efforts to help you,
Give us a virtual high-five by clicking the 'Thumbs Up' icon below, followed by clicking on the "Accept as solution" on this post,
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Riddle_Decipher
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Let's keep asking questions and growing together.
01-15-2020 02:02 PM
@mfutian Greetings from the HP Community!
I recommend you attempt the below steps to identify the cause of the failure and resolve it accordingly:
- Try changing the keyboard layout/language and check if it works: Click here for steps.
- Clean the keyboard with compressed air (blow compressed air in the gaps between keys). This removes some lint and dust.
- Shut down the laptop, remove the battery and cable for a moment, press and hold the start button for 60 seconds
- Replace the battery, restart the notebook,
- if the issue persists, perform an interactive hardware test on the keyboard using the steps mentioned on this link: Click here (look under "Running Component Tests > Keyboard test").
If the test fails, you can find the part number on the HP Parts Surfer & replace the parts on the HP Parts Store.
Or write back to me for alternate solutions to getting it fixed via HP.
Keep us posted,
If you would like to thank us for our efforts to help you,
Give us a virtual high-five by clicking the 'Thumbs Up' icon below, followed by clicking on the "Accept as solution" on this post,
Have a great day!
Riddle_Decipher
I am an HP Employee
Learning is a journey, not a destination.
Let's keep asking questions and growing together.