fault esc key

smashngrab · 21 March 2016, 19:57

the esc key on my a1200 no longer works does anyone know if there is a short cut using other keys that i could press to = the esc key

s2325 · 21 March 2016, 20:06

You may try Ctrl D or Ctrl C but it may not work in games.

smashngrab · 22 March 2016, 01:54

that did not work its to access a game from the boot up part it asked to hit esc to continue

Arnie · 22 March 2016, 07:50

Check the keyboard ribbon cable is seated properly.
Remove the retaining clip first before removing the ribbon cable.
Clean the end of the ribbon cable and check for damage.
Sometimes cutting 5mm off of the end can give a better contact for tired ribbon cables.

smashngrab · 23 March 2016, 00:46

i was reading the post on here about cutting the ribbon but as its only the ecs key not working and if i bugger it up which knowing me i would, then i would be unable to get another as iv searched the interney without any look for a replacement looks like i will just have to live with it

Franchute13 · 23 March 2016, 00:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by smashngrab

i was reading the post on here about cutting the ribbon but as its only the ecs key not working and if i bugger it up which knowing me i would, then i would be unable to get another as iv searched the interney without any look for a replacement looks like i will just have to live with it

Hi.
Perhaps the problem is the membrane. You will have to disassemble the keyboard, see if the track is in good this membrane. You can test it with a multimeter.
If this cut can repair using silver paint.

smashngrab · 25 March 2016, 17:03

tries cutting the membrane made no dif and cannot see anything corroded have cleaned the membrane made no dif looks like im stuck without a esc key

turrican9 · 27 March 2016, 16:28

If it is only one key not working it is not a broken trace on the membrane or the connector to the motherboard. If that was the case then a row of keys would be none working. There is probably something wrong with the contact points (for the esc key) on the membrane or the key clip itself. I would open it and have a look at the membrane and the key clip. Maybe change the key clip to see if it makes a difference

jotd · 27 March 2016, 21:37

Slightly off topic, if you run games using whdload, use cd32load instead, and you can remap esc on a joypad button, or mouse.

21 March 2016, 19:57	#1
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21 March 2016, 20:06	#2
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 43 Posts: 17,789	You may try Ctrl D or Ctrl C but it may not work in games.

22 March 2016, 01:54	#3
smashngrab Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: redcar Posts: 23	that did not work its to access a game from the boot up part it asked to hit esc to continue

22 March 2016, 07:50	#4
Arnie R.I.P Smudge 18-08-16 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leicester/UK Age: 66 Posts: 3,968	Check the keyboard ribbon cable is seated properly. Remove the retaining clip first before removing the ribbon cable. Clean the end of the ribbon cable and check for damage. Sometimes cutting 5mm off of the end can give a better contact for tired ribbon cables.

23 March 2016, 00:46	#5
smashngrab Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: redcar Posts: 23	i was reading the post on here about cutting the ribbon but as its only the ecs key not working and if i bugger it up which knowing me i would, then i would be unable to get another as iv searched the interney without any look for a replacement looks like i will just have to live with it

25 March 2016, 17:03	#7
smashngrab Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: redcar Posts: 23	tries cutting the membrane made no dif and cannot see anything corroded have cleaned the membrane made no dif looks like im stuck without a esc key

27 March 2016, 16:28	#8
turrican9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Norway Age: 47 Posts: 893	If it is only one key not working it is not a broken trace on the membrane or the connector to the motherboard. If that was the case then a row of keys would be none working. There is probably something wrong with the contact points (for the esc key) on the membrane or the key clip itself. I would open it and have a look at the membrane and the key clip. Maybe change the key clip to see if it makes a difference

27 March 2016, 21:37	#9
jotd This cat is no more Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: FRANCE Age: 52 Posts: 8,340	Slightly off topic, if you run games using whdload, use cd32load instead, and you can remap esc on a joypad button, or mouse.

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