Keyboard problems

[jamesmustain]

Hi,
I have a Lenovo t61 for 1 year of using, my keyboard has started to be unable to type some letters like h, t, *, up. What do i need to do to fix this? Thanks for any answer.

[dr_st]

If the keys respond well physically (nothing is jammed), but characters don't come up - this can be a failure in the keyboard electronics or the cable. Or it may be a loose connection.

Step 1 is to disconnect the keyboard, clean the cable, the connector on the cable and the socket on the motherboard (alcohol-soaked q-tip is a good way), then reconnect it, making sure it is good and tight.

[TRS-80]

If what dr_st suggested does not work, there are apparently decent replacements still available (unlike some other parts which have become extremely scarce, like displays for instance).

I just ordered one from AliExpress which had quite a number of good reviews. I have no idea if it is new or old but for $17, shipped, I figured I will take one for the team and report my experience. It won't be here for some weeks though, of course...