I took the keyboard apart and located the matrix lines between the microprocessor and the array of buttons. I used an oscilloscope to see which lines were pulsed (outgoing from the microprocessor) and which were switched (incoming to the microprocessor). I also compared the signals from the working "2" key to the broken "1" key. The signal was present but weak for "1". I tested the total circuit resistance for "1" and "2". "2" (working) was a couple hundred ohms, but "1" was 10k ohms. The circuit had a bad connection somewhere.



I used my meter to trace the bad connection to this spot on the flexible circuit board beneath the keys. It looks fine visually, but there is an electrical discontinuity right in the very center of this photo where the trace becomes narrow and passes above the middle rectangular cutout.
I used some conductive paint (marketed for repairing automotive defrost grids) to cover the bad area of the trace.


Do you know of a repair center where I can send my keyboard for repair?
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