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Tips On Keypad Problems

‘Keypad jam’ is a term used to describe a situation whereby the alphabets or numeric on a mobile or cell phone will refuse to take commands. Any of the following could create this problem.

1. Dropping the set or a fall.

2. Contact with Water.

3. Dust buildup.

4. If a screw or clip is loose.

5. If wrong housing /fascia/ casing is used.

6. If for any reason the ground pins for keypads are not properly contacting or damaged.

7. Firmware bug or viral attack could cause this problem.