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HP 42s Bad Key - Advice Requested
04-26-2021, 05:41 PM
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HP 42s Bad Key - Advice Requested
Greetings HP Gurus!

I have a 42s which can only be started after I short the terminals - later it can be shut down normally (shift +on). It is fully functional with the exception of the "6" key. I do not believe it is the ribbon connection as every other key works and pushing under the display does not lead to function in the non-working key. Key press is a dream throughout with no evidence of previous owner spills evident.

With my 32s, and a 48, which had the keyboard ribbon cable issue, they never had just one key bad (with the exception of the "on" key if memory serves). Pushing under the display usually confirmed the issue. Going through the older posts I did not find a specific reference to just one key going bad.

My instinct is to open the case and treat the key's access hole with DeOxit and a piece of wire. But I hate opening Pioneers and this one is exceptionally clean.

Question: Is there any insight into what I could try to restore the bad key in lieu of surgery?

Thank-you for any advice!
Bill
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