(used superglue), It seems to be a common problem among Asus monitors. I noticed some referencing their keyboards?
It was like this from the start, and though Asus offered to fix it or trade it for a refurb or whatever, I really liked this particular monitor.
I therefore endeavored to fix it. I tried the suggestion of pulling the switch apart but I ended up killing the switch.
Link to the article (http://www.sgvulcan.com/fixing-a-self-pressing-button-on-an-asus-vw202sr-monitor/) is dead. Contrast/Down: Works after pressing it a crap ton.
Never thought to use the buttons. Be sure to check out the Discord server, too! [Silviu] has the same monitor we do, an ASUS VW202, and had the same problem of stuck buttons. These keys can be switched between "Hotkey function" and "F1 - F12" functions as shown below. h3liosphan has updated the project titled FrankenFlight Controller. button: Acts as menu button Changes input now. Perhaps it is because I’ve not pushed them in >5 (or >8) years. ASUS monitor buttons not working properly. Whichever button I press on the monitor the menu won't go away. It’s hack a day, not perfect a day! The menu will list an input method. Once you disassamble the switches, it is pretty hard to put them together the way they do not fall apart once pressed.
I have a box full of them :) And yet none flat enough and side pressing like those. Merve Sen liked Coffee Cup Polymerase Chain Reaction Machine. For more information, click this privacy policy [Silviu] has the same monitor we do, an ASUS VW202, and had the same problem of stuck buttons.
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Inge has updated details to Breadboard Wristwatch. buy a single one as you often have to buy 1000 at once or so.
@silviu Wierd, I’ve seen quite a few in slim profile keyboards. For the rest of the buttons I just used silicon spray instead and they started to work. I push, the buttons, they go ‘in’ and seem to ‘click’ but nothing happens with any of them. These are types of ports that a monitor supports and it should select whichever one is in use but not all monitors do. https://discord.gg/2EDwzWa, Press J to jump to the feed.
• This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment. Did you try something ‘from the outside’ w/o taking apart the cover, etc…. I have the same problem – none of the buttons is operable. Now, I have dual monitors.
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Unplugging and plugging it back in doesn't work… When I pressed the power button nothing happens, but if I press any of the other 5 buttons each one of them will only power on or off the monitor, rendering them all useless (beyond turning on/off).
After getting inside of it, I hit each switch with a squirt of Deoxit Faderlube, vigorously pushed each button, and it’s been fine. A quick cleaning with a cotton swab removed the debris and got the tactile switch working again. The information gathered is for Communitic International to ensure the sending of the newsletter.
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@XOIO yes they are.
I have an Asus monitor which had switches that stuck (might even be exactly the same switches as those pictured). EDIT: Banging a little near the buttons fixed it. You reserve the right to access and change your personal data, aswell as the right to request its deletion within the limits permitted by law.
Lets hope it lasts.
We just unstuck the offender and vowed not to press that button again, but [Silviu] actually figured out how to disassemble and repair the PCB mount switches.
@Pilotgeek it took less time to fix the ones already soldered than to solder, adapt and glue others, Yes it’s a hack, it’s making due with what you have ;) It’s not solderaday.com :). If you do not see a power LED (blue, green, or orange light) on the front or bottom of the monitor, press the power button again. I came across this while trying to figure out why my ASUS monitor buttons were busted. Then flooded with WD40 and then compressed air to remove any puddling.
You can also review your targeting options. find the exact same part and
The problem with Volume buttons and hotkeys on Asus computers is quite common among its users. Function keys not working on Asus laptop. Rather oil it first.
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A few words of thanks would be greatly appreciated.
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. As long as it’s electrically similar and contacts the button, it should work. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the techsupport community, Stumped on a Tech problem? Time during which you don’t have a usable monitor.
Button: • Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move right/up to the next function. Monitor is not on.
Here’s one that will let us fix our borked ASUS computer monitor buttons. were causing the problem. I recently bought couple and replaced on my phone and I actually found them in the local store (which is a rare case where I live). I would definitely attempt the spray as a first option before opening the switch and killing it like I did.
If you don’t it’s a long wait until the right one is in the mail. It’s hard to You should be able to see it by pressing a button on the monitor. For clarity, we are talking about monitors here, correct? Their default setting is Hotkeys. Inge has updated the log for Breadboard Wristwatch.
Who needs the exact same switch?
I love esoteric soldering techniques. By selecting the Hotkeys option, you … Thanks for the post! Introduction - ASUS Keyboard Hotkeys AP. Once the PCB which hosts the buttons was removed, he took the metal housing off of the broken switch.
You can trigger the hotkeys function by pressing and holding in combination with the hotkeys (F1~F12). Not even the power button works, so that means I can't disable the monitor. 4. Inside he found that a bit of metal particulate (leftovers from manufacturing?) 5. Now I have a new computer and need to change the input port, but can’t! Monitor: ASUS vs228h-p. Windows 10. This monitor was given to me as salvage; inoperable; a rescue puppy. Ask the tech support reddit, and try to help others with their problems as well. thank you silviu helped me fix my monitor. RocketGuy liked Jetson Nano Robot - Realsense, RPLidar, Joysticks. With the 5 switch circuit board in my hand, I sprayed wd40 with the straw into the button side of each switch and then removed the overspray with compressed air. Close.
The answer to your question is No, it wouldn’t have been faster.
In fact, I think your monitor is working fine, minus one little setting that’s triggering some issues. I mean how many power buttons does a monitor need?
How to Fix Volume Buttons on Asus … Exactly waht I was getting at, surface mount switches are everywhere.
Solved. These switches are in virtually every keyboard made after 200o (I think that’s the year they stopped using the plastic). Button: My FN keys don't work, it's been a problem with my laptop since new, my usual fix is to find .... C:\Program Files (x86)\ASUS\ATK Package\ATK Hotkey\HControl.exe
I had the monitor plugged into a switched outlet so it lost power when the computer went off. So, for the right button- somehow it seems really similar to pretty much the default volume adjustment buttons for nokia n95 ;).
Contrast/Down: Works after pressing it … The plastic bezel has little spring tabs all around it that must be gently pried apart. One of the perks of writing for Hackaday is that we often find hacks that we’ve been meaning to do ourselves. I would’ve just found any old surface mount switch I could find and mount it in an orientation that it would work.
If I couldn’t have fix it I would have waited the same time for a replacement. Our content is written in collaboration with, This document, titled « How to Fix Volume Buttons on Asus Laptop », is available under the. Nice site. By using our website and services, you expressly agree to the placement of our performance, functionality and advertising cookies. Monitors can use one of three different methods; VGA, DVI, and HDMI.