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Title: CM QFR keys suddenly not working
Post by: dreamingftw on Mon, 13 May 2013, 16:45:09

Hey guys, need a little help or suggestions. I had this QFR for about a year now and everything has been fine. I have kept it in great shape and have used it occasionally. When I plugged it in earlier to to use, the keys, QWERUIOP stopped working. All of the other keys register just fine. Now I am wondering if my keyboard just died on me :/ Thanks.

Title: Re: CM QFR keys suddenly not working
Post by: dreamingftw on Mon, 13 May 2013, 16:46:16

I forgot to mention that I have tried plugging it into another computer and it has the same issues. Thanks.

Title: Re: CM QFR keys suddenly not working
Post by: absyrd on Mon, 13 May 2013, 17:02:49

How many times have you plugged and unplugged the mini usb connec? Is it loose in there?

Title: Re: CM QFR keys suddenly not working
Post by: dreamingftw on Mon, 13 May 2013, 17:28:44

Quote from: absyrd on Mon, 13 May 2013, 17:02:49

How many times have you plugged and unplugged the mini usb connec? Is it loose in there?

I have tried it a few times but it's still the same issue. Thanks.

Title: Re: CM QFR keys suddenly not working
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Mon, 13 May 2013, 18:32:38

There is a broken trace somewhere the controller leg and the beginning of the row. If you have a DMM, you can check for continuity. When you find the broken area, just bridge it with a small wire. Maybe completely replace the controller to see if that helps first.

Title: Re: CM QFR keys suddenly not working
Post by: KangarooZombies on Mon, 13 May 2013, 21:00:37

Loosen up the casing. This has caused the exact same problem for several people.

Title: Re: CM QFR keys suddenly not working
Post by: dreamingftw on Tue, 14 May 2013, 02:06:41

I'll try loosening up the case first. Thanks guys!

Title: Re: CM QFR keys suddenly not working
Post by: dreamingftw on Tue, 14 May 2013, 11:13:23

Thanks Kangaroo, removing the case did it!

Title: Re: CM QFR keys suddenly not working
Post by: KangarooZombies on Tue, 14 May 2013, 12:23:12

Quote from: dreamingftw on Tue, 14 May 2013, 11:13:23

Thanks Kangaroo, removing the case did it!

Glad I could help!

Kangaroo~

Title: Re: CM QFR keys suddenly not working
Post by: Dany on Tue, 14 May 2013, 12:49:28

I'm trying without case because I have a similar issue. Block scorr randomly turn on and then the keyboard write something like "quiopè+"

Title: Re: CM QFR keys suddenly not working
Post by: KangarooZombies on Tue, 14 May 2013, 13:04:59

Quote from: Dany on Tue, 14 May 2013, 12:49:28

I'm trying without case because I have a similar issue. Block scorr randomly turn on and then the keyboard write something like "quiopè+"

Yes, this is the same issue it looks like. Use the screw on the back to remove the case.

Title: Re: CM QFR keys suddenly not working
Post by: Dany on Tue, 14 May 2013, 16:01:30

There is any way to resolve this problem without remove the case? :)

Title: Re: CM QFR keys suddenly not working
Post by: KangarooZombies on Wed, 15 May 2013, 01:43:03

Quote from: Dany on Tue, 14 May 2013, 16:01:30

There is any way to resolve this problem without remove the case? :)

Honestly, in most cases all you have to do is loosen it.