(x) letter key not work! help

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(x) letter key not work! help

Post by samban »

Hello..
I'm new user here on Linux world!
I installed Linux mint 18.3 yesterday :D
my problem is when I press x key nothing happen! I want to replace/remap (x) to (<) the key left of Z letter.
so how can I fix this problem ! thx :)
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Re: (x) letter key not work! help

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Re: (x) letter key not work! help

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I would check to make sure that the key is making contact with the switch.

Pry off the X key and clean out the area. Before putting the key back on, try pressing the switch to see if it's making contact.
samban

Re: (x) letter key not work! help

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JerryF wrote:I would check to make sure that the key is making contact with the switch.

Pry off the X key and clean out the area. Before putting the key back on, try pressing the switch to see if it's making contact.
what u mean "contact with the switch.!
i did like u said and nothing happend!
so is there any way to fix this problem!!
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Keyboard problem!

Post by samban »

Hi guys I'm new in Linux mint and was wondering if anyone could give me a command line to remap my (x) letter key "broken key, to my left key of Z! idk know what's called :(
I used AutoKey application and it's works very well but when I reboot my PC the problem return back! so is there any permanent solution!
thx
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Re: Keyboard problem!

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. https://askubuntu.com/questions/749 ... u-16-04
Please run following commands in terminal to see their manual
man xmodmap
man keyboard
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