Damage to the keyboard matrix on the Dell keyboard PCB.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n Software fixes usually cannot repair this type of damage. In many Dell models \u2013 especially
\n Latitude and Precision business laptops \u2013 the keyboard is a single field-replaceable unit
\n that can be swapped without replacing the whole laptop.\n <\/p>\n
3. Wrong characters or \u201cghost typing\u201d on Dell laptops<\/h3>\n
\n If you press one key and another character appears on the screen, or your Dell laptop starts
\n typing by itself, the internal circuits of the keyboard may be damaged. This is very common
\n after a liquid spill or heavy impact and usually means the keyboard needs to be replaced.\n <\/p>\n
4. Keys that repeat by themselves<\/h3>\n
\n A key that prints the same character several times, even though you only press it once,
\n is a typical symptom of a worn Dell keyboard switch. You can try adjusting the key repeat
\n settings in Windows, but if the issue shows up in this online test as well, it is almost
\n certainly a hardware problem.\n <\/p>\n
5. Backlit Dell keyboard issues<\/h3>\n
\n Many newer Dell laptops (for example Dell XPS, G-Series and some Latitude \/ Precision models)
\n come with backlit keyboards. This tool only tests whether the keys register correctly \u2013 it does
\n not test the backlight. If the keys work but the backlight does not turn on, the LED backlight
\n circuit or the backlight cable may be faulty. In that case, replacing the keyboard with a new
\n backlit Dell keyboard is usually the cleanest fix.\n <\/p>\n
6. After liquid damage on Dell keyboards<\/h3>\n
\n Coffee, tea or water spills are a very common reason for Dell laptop keyboard failure.
\n The keyboard may work for a few days or weeks and then more and more keys start to fail.
\n If your Dell keyboard shows several dead or unstable keys in this test after a spill,
\n it is strongly recommended to replace the entire keyboard to avoid further problems.\n <\/p>\n
\n If this Dell keyboard test shows that your keys are faulty, you can
\n
\n order a compatible replacement laptop keyboard here
\n <\/a>. We offer replacement keyboards for many Dell models, including Inspiron, XPS,
\n Latitude, Precision and Vostro series.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n Order a replacement Dell laptop keyboard
\n <\/a>\n<\/p>\n