It is a common problem that failing some keys in PC keyboard. But it become cumbersome while you type anything seriously. Replacing or repairing keyboard is not always easy, especially you are using a laptop. The seriousness of the problem depend on the failed key operation. If ENTER, DELETE, SPACE, SHIFT, CTRL, ALT etc are failed, your keyboard is almost at the worst state. Here I am trying share how to dilute this key failure effect.
Method 1 - On screen keyboard(Quickest way)
If you are doing something seriously, and don't have enough time to dismantle keyboard and clean, best method is to use virtual keyboard. On MS Windows, it is built in. You can access it by,
Start - All Programs - Accessories - Accessibility - On-Screen Keyboard
The fundamental advantage is that it is independent on how much keys in your keyboard are failed. Also you can access and use this utility completely using your mouse. In Linux, there is a similar utility named 'onboard' (use command 'onboard' to open it) and most probably it is built in. But it considerably lowers the typing speed.
Method 2 - Key mapper (Quicker enough)
SharpKeys from RandyRants is a good utility (for windows) to assign function of one key to another key. It can be done using a registry hack, but using Sharpkeys is a handy method. A good number of keys are there in your keyboard which are rarely or not used at all. Function keys F1, F2 ..., Win Key, Home, End, Print Screen, Pause/Break. If you use only left or right CTRL key is using other can be contributed for other function, because right and left CTRL keys are considered different. The same is applicable to SHIFT and ALT. Although this method slightly lowers your typing speed, you can still do everything.
Method 3 - Cleaning
Open it, clean well. If you are lucky, it will give life to your keyboard (I am unlucky).
Method 4 - Repair or Purchase
This is the last way. Of course, result will be positive.
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