Compaq Presario CQ57

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Matetsi, Sep 17, 2013.

  1. Matetsi

    Matetsi Private E-2

    I have the above lap top! When typing a sentence on my key board, the letters become jumbled up. Help needed please!
     
    Last edited: Sep 17, 2013
  2. falconattack

    falconattack Command Sergeant Major

  3. Matetsi

    Matetsi Private E-2

  4. Puppywunder58

    Puppywunder58 Master Sergeant

    Hi Matetsi, you haven't answered falconattack's question of trying an external USB keyboard yet.
     
  5. brownizs

    brownizs MajorGeek

    If you are getting jumbled letters when typing, could be bad hardware (ie Keyboard, chipset), or could be the driver/software for the keyboard. If I had to take a fair guess, the keyboard is going to be most likely the culprit.

    Good thing is, the keyboard can be had for pretty cheap. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...,298&rh=i:aps,k:compaq presario cq57 keyboard

    Post a video of you typing in something on the screen, in say Wordpad or Notepad, showing your hands typing, and the output on the screen. Also do the same showing using a USB keyboard on the unit.

    Also try the Passmark Keyboard test software, and post its results. http://www.passmark.com/products/keytest.htm
     
  6. Matetsi

    Matetsi Private E-2


    Sorry!
    Have not used my laptop rercently, but will reply asap!
    ps. see the issue above, 6th word from the left!
     
  7. Matetsi

    Matetsi Private E-2

    d thanks!
    Key board is a part of the lap top, not a separate Item, Message is garbled sorry!
     
  8. Matetsi

    Matetsi Private E-2

    No not, but will try and revert back.
     
  9. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Repeating Presario CQ57 is not helpful.
    Some models: CQ57-400, CQ57-339WM, CQ57-314NR, CQ57-217NR, CQ57-489CA plus at least 11 more models.
    We also know that they keyboard is part of the laptop.
    falconattack, asked you to attach an external USB keyboard and post back if it types correctly or not.

    We are trying to help you but you need to a) supply the exact model of CQ57 and b) try an external keyboard.
     
  10. brownizs

    brownizs MajorGeek

    Yes, all notebooks/netbooks come that way. You need to follow our directions, so that we can help you out. Otherwise, it is just a waste of everyone's time; if you are not going to follow what we are asking.
     
  11. Matetsi

    Matetsi Private E-2

    Sorry guys! But after a serios brain infection. (Limbic Encephalitis) a couple of years ago. my brain goes into sleep mode, and find it hard to concentrate!
    I thank you for your help! My LT is an CQ57-3665A.

    Step[hen James Murray
     
  12. brownizs

    brownizs MajorGeek

    No biggie. If we make you a little upset, just yell stop and ask to back up a bit. Is there a local mom & pop computer shop that can do a look and assess to check to see what is going on.
     
  13. Matetsi

    Matetsi Private E-2

    Thanks boet! There is one about six clicks away, but v
    ery pricey!

    Above sentence is an example to the problem!
     
  14. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Less pricey: buy a USB keyboard, attach it to your CQ57-3665A and type. What happens?
     
  15. Matetsi

    Matetsi Private E-2

    As I have stated, brain is retard mode! But! What is a USB key board. Can I use my desk top KB?
     
  16. Matetsi

    Matetsi Private E-2

    I haert back wiothooted as insrted, will rev ware and re-bed the key board softve delet wit reults.Thank you all for your patience!
     
  17. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Yes if the connector is USB (rectangle) and not PS/2 (round).
     
  18. Matetsi

    Matetsi Private E-2

    I will check, and thanks!


     
  19. Matetsi

    Matetsi Private E-2

    I have checked, and same result! Garbled sentences! Would it be use full to run an ''HJT'' scan, in the appropriate forum?
     
  20. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

  21. Matetsi

    Matetsi Private E-2

    Thank you! And please excuse a 78 year old brain, for being so slow in replying to yor posts! ASAP!
    I have run Malware bytes, but negative results, plus Spy-Bot, and Nada!

    I will revert back! Syabonga for your patience!...;>)

    I use ''Firefox''
     

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