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Troubleshooting a Stubborn Key Issue: Seeking Solutions for My Laptop’s Right Bracket Key

Hello everyone,

I appreciate you taking the time to read my post—I’m aware it might be a bit challenging to follow, but I assure you, it’s relevant!

Last winter, I had an unfortunate incident where I spilled beer on my laptop. After carefully disassembling it, cleaning up, and reassembling everything, it appeared to be functioning well again. However, in the weeks that followed, I noticed an issue with my right bracket key: while it wasn’t physically stuck, it would repeatedly trigger on its own, creating quite the nuisance.

This unexpected behavior turned typing into a game of speed and reflexes, especially when logging into accounts—definitely not ideal!

Fast forward to recent weeks, and the annoying glitch has resurfaced with a vengeance. It often activates with little to no pause, although there are moments when it behaves more normally, triggering sporadically.

At this stage, I’m reaching out for advice. Is there a fix for this persistent problem? Ideally, I would like a software solution that could either disable the right bracket key or reassign its function to a key I don’t use frequently.

I’d greatly appreciate any thoughts or suggestions you might have!

Thanks once again for your time!

Equipment Info:
– Laptop: Acer Aspire V3
– Operating System: Windows 7
– Processor: Intel i7

Edit:
Thank you all for your amazing responses! Your help is much appreciated!

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  1. Hi there,

    It sounds like you’ve already taken good steps by cleaning and disassembling the laptop, but since the issue persists even after physical inspection, it might be related to a hardware debounce problem or a stuck key sensor. Before considering a hardware replacement, you can try the following software solutions:

    • Disable the key via Registry (Windows): You can remap or disable the right bracket key to prevent it from triggering. Here’s a quick guide:
    - Download and install a key remapping tool such as AutoHotkey.
- Create a script with the following content:
    ;; Disable right bracket key
    \::return
- Save and run this script; it will prevent the key from registering presses.
    • Using PowerToys (if compatible with your OS): Microsoft PowerToys has a Keyboard Manager utility that allows remapping keys without scripting.
    • Reassign the key in your software applications: Some programs allow you to remap or disable specific keys within their preferences, which might help during critical tasks.

    If none of these solutions work, it might be worth testing the key on another

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