Laptop Typing

[hardy49]

Lately when typing on my laptop I have noticed that not all the letters had printed properly.At first I thought it was my rotten typing but it seems that it isn't - so now I have to keep checking to see which letters have not printed
Any ideas please ?

[catsrcool]

Are you saying that a different character to the key pressed appears or are some just missing?

[hardy49]

No - just some of the letters are omitted

[catsrcool]

The keyboard may be faulty or there is dust etc under the keys. If you press a key down as normal and the character does not appear does it appear if you press the key down hard? Try a clean soft brush between the keys turn the laptop upside down and give it a good shake. Turn it off first! I have found one thing that is very useful which I use often is this:
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[SlackAlice]

^^^
Good suggestions from catsrcool

Only rider I would add is please switch the laptop off before shaking it ☺☺☺

[dollie65]

happens to me many a time and its because i type fast and dont press the keys down hard enough..

[Alston]

It could be that part of our hand near your wrist is accidentally brushing the surface of the 'touch pad' whilst you are typing.

Al.

[Alston]

^^^ your hand...not our hand. Although I have done the sort of thing to which I have refered'

Al

[hardy49]

Thank you all for your answers.I have given the laptop a shake but think I need to get an air blower

[Alston]

I have a strange feeling that your Browser is Internet Explorer.

Please tell me if I am right or wrong. If it is , it would be interesting to know if it's IE 8.

Al.