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Fn/Ctrl after replace old keyboard - Dell N5030

Started by seba79, Jan 30 2013 09:39

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#1 seba79

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Posted 30 January 2013 - 09:39

After replacing damaged keypad with a new one, I have swapped the Fn key functions with Ctrl keys. May know how to fix it?

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#2 Mindovermaster

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Posted 30 January 2013 - 14:20

You might want to install some drivers.

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Posted 30 January 2013 - 14:52

Did you physically change the keys? Or did you use the BIOS to accomplish this?

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Posted 31 January 2013 - 10:20

View PostLogicalApex, on 30 January 2013 - 14:52, said:

Did you physically change the keys? Or did you use the BIOS to accomplish this?

Keys can not be changed physically, because they are different sizes, in the BIOS can not see such an option :(

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Posted 31 January 2013 - 19:10

Possibly the wrong model? Check that the Dell Part numbers match.

#6 StrikedOut

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Posted 31 January 2013 - 19:19

View PostLogicalApex, on 30 January 2013 - 14:52, said:

Did you physically change the keys? Or did you use the BIOS to accomplish this?
This is possible on Lenovos and I wouldn't be surprised if you can in a newer Dell to. Update the BIOS and check again, also reset to defaults and see if it makes any changes.
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