Im seem to be having trouble

Question

probably something stupid but could someone help when i go to type a number all i get on the screen is its symbol ie when i type four i get $ cant get the numbers to come up what am i doing wrong

Answer 1

Your shift key seems to be locked. Hit it a couple of times or carefully pry it off and clean it.

This article tells what to do for a Dell keyboard but it applies to most keyboards http://www.ehow.com/how_4451343_repair-d...

Answer 2

Is your finger on the shift key?  Take it off.

If not, one of your shift keys might be stuck.  Try to unstick by tapping it a number of times. or blowing out with compressed air from a can,  A piece of food might be stuck under it from last nights dinner.

If that doesn't fix it you can buy a new keyboard for less than $20.  Take your old one to make sure you get the correct plug.