Ctrl key buttons refused to work on laptop?
I am not sure what exactly caused the problem as the issue surprisingly affects more models than expected.
- Tried pressing Ctrl + Alt + Fn? Mixed result.
- Reboot hardware? No dice.
- Pressing Ctrl + Left click on Touchpad? Worked
I am not sure what exactly caused the problem as the issue surprisingly affects more models than expected.
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# This note explains how to remove two key combinations that interfere with the keyboard when used with GNOME
# The problem manifests itself when trying to use the key above the [tab] and to the left of the [1]
# Without following the instructions herein, that [~ `] is unreachable.
# The location of keybindings is buried deep within subdirectories of the editor.
/usr/bin/dconf-editor
# The explanation follows.
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# Start the dconf-editor and follow the schema to /org/gnome/desktop/wm/keybindings/
# In my case I looked for for switch-group
# The value before the change : ['Above_Tab','Above_Tab'] Note that "switch-groups" has two setttings,
# Remove the right most setting ",'Above_Tab'" by deleting from right to left.
# While you are erasing the characters, from right to left, you have a highlight for an error indication
# That highlight will disappear when you erase the comma following the first argument.
# You will note an error indication until you arrive at the first parameter
# Your net result should be ['Above_Tab']
# You have to do the same for the shift-setting
# The backwords setting is next to search for #switch-group-backward
# Remove the ,'Above_Tab'
What you need to review is the control key settings. and restore or enable what was changed.
My fix gives you an idea of what you require to investigate.
I run other operating system like Windows 10 which had the same problem.