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after every restart, the 'E' key doesn't work, have to continually press it to make it work

Autumn Cymbal 0 Reputation points
2025-10-21T14:19:14.9033333+00:00

Every time my laptop restarts, the 'E' key just doesn't not work when I press it. It takes a while for it to finally work every single time I restart. I have a ROG Zephyrus M16.

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  1. EmilyS726 171.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-10-21T19:38:40.95+00:00

    The switch or membrane under the “E” key has slight oxidation, debris, or mechanical wear. When the laptop is off or cold, the contact might not close cleanly, but after a few presses or as the laptop warms up, it reconnects properly.

    To diagnose a keyboard problem, it's essential to test with the onscreen keyboard or a different keyboard via USB or Bluetooth. If the alternative keyboard works, it's certain that the issue is hardware-related.

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