DV8000 Series - Keyboard problems. Anyone else?

[ScottM]

The scroll lock on issue is key to not having missed key strokes. It is amazing on the difference of the keyboard with it on. Excellent fix to the issue until hp or someone figures out what the software issue is that is making the keyboard not work right. Like my last post, I really feel now that the keyboard issue is SOFTWARE related. Something, even a driver issue, is what is screwing with the keyboard.

I think we all should figure this out ourselves and screw hp support. Perhaps we can then charge them hp to get the answer LOL.

scott

[fazz33]

lol if someone comes up with a software patch before HP they better make HP pay for it lol

Anyways i agree with you there ScottM the difference is amazing.

[ScottM]

yeah we can have hp call us and we can with an accent, tell them that we have no idea what they are asking for and then hang up on them and or be rude. LOL

I am wondering if the touchpad software is the culprit. Perhaps it could be the quickplay buttons. It could be many things but atleast we have a temp fix so this computer again rocks!!!

scott

[fazz33]

Well some people say uninstalling the touchpad thing eliminates the problem, but thats unconfirmed. Dunno about the quickplay buttons though.

But if anyone ever does get a fix I will call em up myself and start speaking with a really thick accent, talk jibberish for 1 hour then tell them their not paying me enuf to do this.

[gmb1994]

My Logitech G5 laser mouse drivers have displaced/disabled the default Synaptics drivers and I still have the problem about once per week. I have to reboot to get things back to normal again.

[fazz33]

theres probably registry left over still interfering if you just installed over the drivers instead of removing them.

Oh anyone know how to lock the scroll lock in the on position even after resarts, and such?

[ScottM]

you have to hold the FN key and insert key (has scroll in blue) to activate scroll lock. I notice that their is no way to see if it is on and off tho. No indicator except that the keyboard works 100% better when it is on.

Scott

[Udog]

I didn't have any problems while I was working with my mom's. So far, she hasn't complained either. I'll post again if anything happens, but I really like it, and she loves it.

We have DV8000t

Windows XP Home
Core Duo T2400
1.0 GB DDR2
80GB 5400RPM HD

I uninstalled all the bloatware (that Vongo is a major pain, too), and am running NOD32 and Windows Defender for protection. It's a fairly light running machine.

[ScottM]

I really think that this thread could be coming to an end because I feel we are getting closer and closer to figuring out what is going on with the keyboard (we have gotten further then HP I bet). Lets put what we have figured out together and try to nail this issue down. I will list what I know and please anyone have other things to add to this please do.

1. Not everyone is having issues.
2. Alot of issues occur when notebook on for awhile. I have gotten one major keyboard screw up when i came out of hibernation for awhile.
3. The scroll lock in the ON postition makes the BIGGEST DIFFERECE. The keyboard works flawless in the on mode.
4. Some ppl ( I have yet to try it) have uninstalled the touchpad drivers and problem resolved. I use an external mouse so I am going to remove drivers and try it out.
5. Not a connector issue with the keyboard since it works alot of time and the scroll lock on resloves rest.. Thus, It is a SOFTWARE issue in my opinion.

Please add anything I missed and perhaps we can determine the true cause.

Oh yeah, missed the biggest thing: HP HAS NO FU#$%&@ idea. they should be paying us LOL.

Scott

[fazz33]

I think you pretty much summed up the main points that people have tried and are working. If there are any other home brewed remedies someone postem up. Thank you Scotte for posting them up. ^_^