predator mechanical keyboard keeps repeating certain letters

kindeb01
kindeb01 Member Posts: 1 New User
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why does my acer predator mechanical keyboard model (DKUSB1B0BV61700417K800) keeps repeating certain letters (e.g qqqqq or rrrrr) even pressed only once?

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  • Sharanji
    Sharanji ACE Posts: 4,328 Pathfinder
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    kindeb01 
    Open the Control Panel, then double-click the Keyboard icon. In the Speed tab, take a look at the “Repeat delay” setting.This is the amount of time that the OS waits when a key is depressed before activating the key again. So slide the setting closer to “long” to avoid a repeated key at longer intervals. If your repeating problem is minor, this should fix it. Click OK to apply the setting.

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  • Sharanji
    Sharanji ACE Posts: 4,328 Pathfinder
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    kindeb01 
    Open the Control Panel, then double-click the Keyboard icon. In the Speed tab, take a look at the “Repeat delay” setting.This is the amount of time that the OS waits when a key is depressed before activating the key again. So slide the setting closer to “long” to avoid a repeated key at longer intervals. If your repeating problem is minor, this should fix it. Click OK to apply the setting.

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  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,246 Trailblazer
    If it's only a specific letter it's often something stuck or sticky under the key. If there are a pattern of letters doing it the problem could be mechanical in the keyboard fabric under the key actuators. Most likely though is the first option or Sharanji's suggestion.
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  • tedkiller9999
    tedkiller9999 Member Posts: 1 New User
    Well I have 4 keys on my keyboard doing the repeat thing.....  the i u / and <del>  keys...   where do I request repair / replacement since this is a Manufacturing defect??   opps I forgot the ??? key as well
  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,246 Trailblazer
    If you are still in warranty just contact Acer support and they will get a ticket opened for you.
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  • x016178
    x016178 Member Posts: 3 New User
    I have the same problem with this keyboard - both tthe control panel keyboardd settings are set to repeat delay long and slow but as you can see just from thiss simple sentence iitt constanttly repeats. What can I do please?
  • x016178
    x016178 Member Posts: 3 New User
    This is what happens if I just alternate between tthe dd and k keys. It is not consistent: dkddkdkdkdkdd
  • x016178
    x016178 Member Posts: 3 New User
    Is the support no longer active?

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