How to change a key function on my keyboard?

plumjam · 14th January 2008, 05:34 PM

the other day i spilled some liquid (no, not THAT kind of liquid) on my laptop keyboard... now the left-shift and delete keys don't work.

i'd like to change the caps lock key to left-shift, and the insert key to delete.

i've had a look about but can't find the way to do this, can anyone help?

i'm using windows xp

thanks in advance.

Reality Believer · 14th January 2008, 05:58 PM

Here is a little utility that should do the trick:
http://webpages.charter.net/krumsick/

plumjam · 14th January 2008, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by Reality Believer

Here is a little utility that should do the trick:
http://webpages.charter.net/krumsick/

thanks a lot RB, I'll try that out

Lensman · 20th January 2008, 01:47 PM

Get a new keyboard - they're cheap enough.

JonnyFive · 25th January 2008, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by Lensman

Get a new keyboard - they're cheap enough.

He said it was a laptop keyboard, so I'm guessing the alternative is having it repaired in a shop somewhere.

Lensman · 26th January 2008, 03:23 PM

Oops my mistake, but it is still possible to buy replacement laptop keyboards.

I've also seen folding (external) keyboards for laptops that plug into USB/PS2 ports, a friend of mine has got one that can be rolled up & stuffed in your pocket - they unfold/unroll to give you a full-size k/b with the same layout as a k/b for a desktop pc.

JonnyFive · 29th January 2008, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by Lensman

Oops my mistake, but it is still possible to buy replacement laptop keyboards.

I've also seen folding (external) keyboards for laptops that plug into USB/PS2 ports, a friend of mine has got one that can be rolled up & stuffed in your pocket - they unfold/unroll to give you a full-size k/b with the same layout as a k/b for a desktop pc.

Is there anywhere you can buy a replacement keyboard for the actual keyboard on the laptop itself, rather than an external one? It seems like something that should be easy enough to replace.

Lensman · 29th January 2008, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by JonnyFive

Is there anywhere you can buy a replacement keyboard for the actual keyboard on the laptop itself, rather than an external one? It seems like something that should be easy enough to replace.

I've seen them on ebay, there are also the manufacturers themselves.

US Link

ebay.co.uk link

There's lots more around & about.

shadron · 1st February 2008, 10:58 AM

If you have relatively soft water, remove it form the laptop and run it in your dishwasher with no chemicals on a warm setting. Allow to air-dry in a warm, dry location for a couple of days. use this as a last resort before replacing it.

14th January 2008, 05:34 PM	#1
plumjam Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Valencia, Spain Posts: 7,837	How to change a key function on my keyboard? the other day i spilled some liquid (no, not THAT kind of liquid) on my laptop keyboard... now the left-shift and delete keys don't work. i'd like to change the caps lock key to left-shift, and the insert key to delete. i've had a look about but can't find the way to do this, can anyone help? i'm using windows xp thanks in advance.

14th January 2008, 05:58 PM	#2
Reality Believer Muse Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: So. Cal Posts: 720	Here is a little utility that should do the trick: http://webpages.charter.net/krumsick/
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20th January 2008, 01:47 PM	#4
Lensman Graduate Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: Caerphilly Posts: 1,411	Get a new keyboard - they're cheap enough.
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25th January 2008, 11:26 AM	#5
JonnyFive Insurance Underwriter of Doom Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,473	Originally Posted by Lensman Get a new keyboard - they're cheap enough. He said it was a laptop keyboard, so I'm guessing the alternative is having it repaired in a shop somewhere.
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26th January 2008, 03:23 PM	#6
Lensman Graduate Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: Caerphilly Posts: 1,411	Oops my mistake, but it is still possible to buy replacement laptop keyboards. I've also seen folding (external) keyboards for laptops that plug into USB/PS2 ports, a friend of mine has got one that can be rolled up & stuffed in your pocket - they unfold/unroll to give you a full-size k/b with the same layout as a k/b for a desktop pc.
	__________________ When the chips are down, the buffalo is empty. I have learned that if you upset your wife, she nags you. If you upset her even more you get the silent treatment. Don't you think it's worth the extra effort?

14th January 2008, 07:48 PM	#3
plumjam Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Valencia, Spain Posts: 7,837	Originally Posted by Reality Believer Here is a little utility that should do the trick: http://webpages.charter.net/krumsick/ thanks a lot RB, I'll try that out

29th January 2008, 11:38 AM	#7
JonnyFive Insurance Underwriter of Doom Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,473	Originally Posted by Lensman Oops my mistake, but it is still possible to buy replacement laptop keyboards. I've also seen folding (external) keyboards for laptops that plug into USB/PS2 ports, a friend of mine has got one that can be rolled up & stuffed in your pocket - they unfold/unroll to give you a full-size k/b with the same layout as a k/b for a desktop pc. Is there anywhere you can buy a replacement keyboard for the actual keyboard on the laptop itself, rather than an external one? It seems like something that should be easy enough to replace.
	__________________ "If you drink virus water ,i must say ‘don't drink it,it is trap’." -Emre_1974tr Ex-defendant in Simpson v. Randi, et al.

29th January 2008, 04:39 PM	#8
Lensman Graduate Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: Caerphilly Posts: 1,411	Originally Posted by JonnyFive Is there anywhere you can buy a replacement keyboard for the actual keyboard on the laptop itself, rather than an external one? It seems like something that should be easy enough to replace. I've seen them on ebay, there are also the manufacturers themselves. US Link ebay.co.uk link There's lots more around & about.
	__________________ When the chips are down, the buffalo is empty. I have learned that if you upset your wife, she nags you. If you upset her even more you get the silent treatment. Don't you think it's worth the extra effort?

1st February 2008, 10:58 AM	#9
shadron Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,719	If you have relatively soft water, remove it form the laptop and run it in your dishwasher with no chemicals on a warm setting. Allow to air-dry in a warm, dry location for a couple of days. use this as a last resort before replacing it.