2006-10-17 00:38:43 · 11 answers · asked by katbeek 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
1. clean it (make sure theres nothing wedged under it).
With some keyboards, you can actually pull the keys off (try this when cleaning).
2. Restart computer (may be a software problem).
3. If it still doesnt work AND the tab key can be pulled off, try putting another key in its place and see if it works, or maybe u can use tab without the actual tab key (a peiece of wire may help).
4. Buy a new keyboard.
hope this helps...
2006-10-17 01:07:06 · answer #1 · answered by lwjlayzell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first try cleaning the keayboard. Unplug & plugin the keyboard then clean the keyboard carefully with a soft brush.
or
If your care free bang the keyboard for a while it might even work out
or
if your system or keyboard is under warranty you try spilling water on the keyboard detach from your system and then log a call to the particular helpdesk.
or
get a new or standby or friends keyboard & plug it. your TAB key will definately work
2006-10-17 07:59:44 · answer #2 · answered by DOS!!!!!!!!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keys get dirty and gummy at times. All that is required is that you pop off the tab key and clean it, then just pop it back on. This happens especially if food or a drink may have been inadvertently on your fingers or spilled in the keys.
This should work, if not....I suggest a new keyboard....Good luck!!!
2006-10-17 07:54:52 · answer #3 · answered by Kaycie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Just use the space bar"? Obviously the first answerer has no idea what the tab key is for...
The simple solution is get a new keyboard - they cost pennies.
Rawlyn.
2006-10-17 07:50:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually if one key is not working, it is a bad keyboard. You can try cleaning under the key with a can of compressed air and a q-tip with alcohal on it. If that does not work, try to carefully pop the key off and clean under it. If that fails, replace the keyboard.
2006-10-17 07:49:55 · answer #5 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keyboards are dirt cheap - buy a new one and give it a try.
2006-10-17 07:47:53 · answer #6 · answered by Feckpot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first try cleaning it then if that don,t work look for a new keyboard.
2006-10-17 07:43:15 · answer #7 · answered by RIchard H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a new one...
or
don't use the tab button!
2006-10-17 07:54:23 · answer #8 · answered by Nandatem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm afraid it's time you got yourself a new keyboard, honeychile!
2006-10-17 07:52:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use ur mouse or get ur keyboard replaced/repaired.
2006-10-17 07:50:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋