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Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 1:18 pm
by Lupin
Vuldari wrote:You didn't even have any indication in your entrire response that you were even aware that this thread is about a malfunctioning laptop keyboard, and methods for repairing one.
Because there are only two options one has with the amount of information he's given, and really only one if it's new:
1) If it's under warranty, ship it back to Apple, and have them repair it.
2) Replace parts until the problem is solved. (Doing this would void the warranty.)
The first option was already mentioned, and I hate "me too" posts.
Hardware-wise, laptops really
aren't user servicable beyond RAM/HDD/Battery replacement due to their small form factor, so I'm not about to suggest the second option. Thus, I figured that matter closed, unless he can supply more information on how it's not working.
Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 3:06 pm
by geekboy1500
Lupin wrote:Vuldari wrote:What is this thread about? What are you ranting about?
You're mistaken, I'm not ranting about anything.
I'm trying to point out that all operating systems have their strenghts and weaknesses (and that users can be very dumb, but that's a different tangent.) Linux is stable, Macs have a consistant user interface, and Windows is ubiquitous. Conversely, Linux has a high learning curve, Macs have limited hardware selection, (though that might be changing now, x86 and whanot) and Windows has a tendancy to crash/break in weird ways. The point was to diffuse the "My OS is better than your OS" flame-fest that is erupting in this thread. If you think that was a rant, you're terribly mistaken.
well this argument does seem familiar from oh, i dunno MY thread
look i think it may be a firmware update, but i dont know how to get it because im running OS one . four. seven and the firmware only works on one.four.six
and anubis you only need one menu to change the desktop, system prefs [which is a PROGRAM] then desktop one menu, [and yes i know im being nitpicky] windows is NOT idiot proof, ie. someone downloads a file macintosh TELLS you if there is an application where as windows just goes on downloading it, partially explaining the number of oblivious users who end up getting viruses on there harddrive
Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 7:14 pm
by Shadow Wulf
The new Linux is much more stable, and its only good for programmers for its complex use, but the really old ones I hear was unstable.
Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 7:32 pm
by geekboy1500
Lupin wrote:Vuldari wrote:You didn't even have any indication in your entrire response that you were even aware that this thread is about a malfunctioning laptop keyboard, and methods for repairing one.
Because there are only two options one has with the amount of information he's given, and really only one if it's new:
1) If it's under warranty, ship it back to Apple, and have them repair it.
2) Replace parts until the problem is solved. (Doing this would void the warranty.)
The first option was already mentioned, and I hate "me too" posts.
Hardware-wise, laptops really
aren't user servicable beyond RAM/HDD/Battery replacement due to their small form factor, so I'm not about to suggest the second option. Thus, I figured that matter closed, unless he can supply more information on how it's not working.
the keys everything THEY work, {as in go down, not jammed] but the numbers don't regester, like I said its sparradic, and doesnt seem to have anything to do with the amount of programs running or the load on the processer
Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 7:57 pm
by Lupin
Shadow Wulf wrote:The new Linux is much more stable, and its only good for programmers for its complex use, but the really old ones I hear was unstable.
Er... no. Cactus, for example, is a version of linux that's "really old" (released circa 2000), and is one of the example machines I just provided.
geekboy1500 wrote: the keys everything THEY work, {as in go down, not jammed] but the numbers don't regester, like I said its sparradic, and doesnt seem to have anything to do with the amount of programs running or the load on the processer
That sounds like it might be a loose keyboard connection, actually.
Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 8:01 pm
by geekboy1500
Lupin wrote:Shadow Wulf wrote:The new Linux is much more stable, and its only good for programmers for its complex use, but the really old ones I hear was unstable.
Er... no. Cactus, for example, is a version of linux that's "really old" (released circa 2000), and is one of the example machines I just provided.
geekboy1500 wrote: the keys everything THEY work, {as in go down, not jammed] but the numbers don't regester, like I said its sparradic, and doesnt seem to have anything to do with the amount of programs running or the load on the processer
That sounds like it might be a loose keyboard connection, actually.
thanks i will definately be looking into that
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 12:00 am
by Vuldari
geekboy1500 wrote:Lupin wrote:That sounds like it might be a loose keyboard connection, actually.
thanks i will definately be looking into that
If that was the case, wouldn't ALL the keys be not functioning, rather than only the row of number keys?
Anyway, if you can open it up and check that connection without voiding the warrantee, it would certainly be worth a shot. I suppose if just one pin in the connector was not quite making a solid circut, (due to being loose) then that might explain your keyboards behavior.
(I STILL think it's bad Net-ettiquete to ignore someone and rant and debate off topic in a HELP thread. You just behave differently in different kinds of threads. If the topic is about a death in someones family, or some other emotionally sensitive event, you don't start cracking jokes about it, do you? Likewise, I find it HIGHLY Rude and inapropriate to start a loyalty war in a thread that was a call for help.
In threads like this, you either say something helpful if you can, express sympathy for the persons problem if you desire, or just STAY OUT of the conversation.
You don't behave this way when someone is calling for help...you just don't. It's rude, obnoxious, and it's really hard for the person to find any useful advice amongst all the pages and pages of bickering.
Please try to be a little more courtious the next time a thread like this comes around.
Thank You.)
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 7:18 am
by Lukas
Vuldari in response to him seeking "professional help" it proable wont do much if you call the company cause you get some guy from india reading from the book on how to fix it
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:47 am
by Vuldari
Lukas wrote:Vuldari in response to him seeking "professional help" it proable wont do much if you call the company cause you get some guy from india reading from the book on how to fix it
I hear people talking about that all the time...but I've never encountered it myself. 90% of my Customer Support experience has been very helpful and involved people who knew what they are talking about.
As long as they don't charge you for the call, you have nothing to loose from trying.
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 2:40 pm
by Lukas
true, your just lucker then me tho, i called dell
it accomplished nothing but instead my computer get fixed thx to my granpas friend