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Why does not work only a few keys?

Hi I met a strange problem. Morning and everything worked after turning off the CapsLock key at some point the keyboard of my PowerBook G4 17''/ 1.33/10.5 crazy. Some keys stopped working and more specifically the left side /Caps Lock / § /`/ the right side /= / [/ F12 / arrow up and right /I read unless all parties to the support from Apple but have not found a similar problem.

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Did you clean the keyboard with liquid or spilled liquid on the keyboard before the malfunction ?

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Follow this guide: PowerBook G4 Aluminum 17" 1-1.67 GHz Keyboard (1.67 GHz LR) Replacement

to remove the keyboard. The reseat the cable connecting the keyboard to the logic board. Use a small piece of electrical tape to secure it in place.

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Sometimes repairs can be just that simple. Glad you got it working.

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No, 6 months ago had cleared the entire computer. Then he worked without problems.

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great thanks for tip. it was the fastest computer repair. strong pressed the case between spacebar and trackpad and everything works.

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