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Jammed spacebar

Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:19 pm
by Hazarrd
All of a sudden, the spacebar on my keyboard is experiencing a slight case of jamming. Oddly, it seems that only the left half of the space bar is experiencing this issue. The left side feels "stuck," and unless I press down harder than usual when using the left half, it does not function.

Any thoughts on self-remedies for this? If none, my laptop is still under overnight depot warranty so I guess I can send it in.

Thanks.

Re: Jammed spacebar

Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:58 pm
by dr_st
Remove key, clean whatever may be stuck under it, reseat.

Re: Jammed spacebar

Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:02 pm
by Hazarrd
Can you point me to a source with instructions on removing the key without damaging it?

Re: Jammed spacebar

Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:26 pm
by magnusansky
Alternatively, if you're under warranty, call them, tell them the problem, and most likely they will send you a new keyboard to self-install.

Re: Jammed spacebar

Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:31 pm
by Hazarrd
Hazarrd wrote:Can you point me to a source with instructions on removing the key without damaging it?
All set. Found this post: http://www.thinkpads.com/forum/viewtopi ... =6&t=29379

Found a thick piece of paper in there.