Laptop Keyboard "Ghosting" (Multiple keys at once)

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When you press one key, several other characters appear on the screen.

Symptoms
  • Multiple characters
  • Wrong keys typing
  • Beeping
Possible Causes
  • Liquid damage
  • Short circuit in keyboard matrix
  • Driver error

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Test in BIOS/Safe Mode

If it happens in BIOS, it is a hardware failure.

2

Dry the Keyboard

If you spilled liquid, turn it off and leave it upside down for 24 hours.

3

Replace Keyboard Module

Keyboard matrices are not repairable; the whole unit must be swapped.

When to See a Technician

A single drop of water can bridge two lines in the keyboard matrix, causing "ghost" presses.

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