Launchpad opens every time I type

[Xaris]

Hello, I have a problem with my Mac since yesterday and I can not find a solution on the internet.
when I open any document either notes or pages or textedit even in the terminal, when I press r the f or v my launchpad opens and I have to go back to find the app I was writing.
I did an update in the Big sur space result, then I did again and clean install the big sur but the problem remains.
Your help would be very appreciated

 

[wilberforce]

Your keyboard might have an issue. Try another keyboard.
Or try checking this box:


Also make sure there are no shortcuts for "Show Launchpad":

Maybe this will help:

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Also see this:

Keyboard keys now launch Launchpad on my MacBook Air

Hi there, I accidentally spilled water on my 2015 Macbook Air last night. I immediately turned it off and left it face down on my mantlepiece last night while the fire was going. Fired it up this morning and all was going well until I started typing and realised that both the 'r' and 'f' keys...

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But I bet it is a faulty keyboard.

 

[Xaris]

Your keyboard might have an issue. Try another keyboard.
Or try checking this box:
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Also make sure there are no shortcuts for "Show Launchpad":
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Maybe this will help:

I have a problem with launchpad opening o… - Apple Community

discussions.apple.com

Also see this:

Keyboard keys now launch Launchpad on my MacBook Air

Hi there, I accidentally spilled water on my 2015 Macbook Air last night. I immediately turned it off and left it face down on my mantlepiece last night while the fire was going. Fired it up this morning and all was going well until I started typing and realised that both the 'r' and 'f' keys...

forums.macrumors.com

But I bet it is a faulty keyboard.

I tried an USB keyboard and working without issues.

so it seems to be a keyboard problem.

what can I do to solver it ?

 

[wilberforce]

I tried an USB keyboard and working without issues.

so it seems to be a keyboard problem.

what can I do to solver it ?

What kind of Mac do you have?

 

[Xaris]

What kind of Mac do you have?

 

[Xaris]

I have tried already reset to factory setting for my magic keyboard but issue remain.
what I see is that F4 is not responding but keys “r” “f” and “v” respond as F4 instead

 

[wilberforce]

Well, if it is a keyboard hardware problem, you could try fixing it, but that looks very difficult:

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The straightforward solution is to buy another keyboard, but make sure you can return it in case that does not solve the problem.

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Or use your USB keyboard.

 

[Xaris]

Well, if it is a keyboard hardware problem, you could try fixing it, but that looks very difficult:

Apple Wireless Keyboard Repair Help: Learn How to Fix It Yourself.

Repair guides and support for your Apple Wireless Keyboard. Connect and command your Apple computer wirelessly.

www.ifixit.com

The straightforward solution is to buy another keyboard, but make sure you can return it in case that does not solve the problem.

Apple Wireless Aluminum Keyboard MB167LL/A - Good Condition

Discover the Apple Wireless Aluminum Keyboard MB167LL/A by Apple at Mac of All Trades. Anodized aluminum design, low-profile keys, and one-touch Mac features enhance your computing experience.

www.macofalltrades.com

Or use your USB keyboard.

Thanks a lot I will try and I will tell you . Happy new year

 

[mikef1984]

Hello, did you find a solution o this problem? I have the very same issue. Keys: 4, R, F and V bring up the launchpad. Other keyboards work perfectly on the same imac - both keyboard and imac are new. Cheers.

 

[Xaris]

I have the same issue as can you see. I use another common keyboard and working ok.
I didn’t found any solving source. If you have any pls reply

 

[mikef1984]

Thanks for getting back to me. Yes, I'll let you know if I find a solution, but I guess it's faulty hardware if it's the same keys for both of us and other keyboards work. I am within warranty so I'll probably send it back if I can.

 

[mikef1984]

*That is to say, I'd say it's a hardware issue, not caused by us.

 

[TwoH]

Do any keys appear as pressed via Keyboard Viewer?

 

[mikef1984]

Do any keys appear as pressed via Keyboard Viewer?

I haven't checked that actually. First time I heard of it. I'm going to check it once I get home. Thanks.

 

[mikef1984]

Hey, Yeah so I checked the keyboard viewer and I can see the f4 key (which was the shortcut to open launchpad) lights up when I hit the other keys as well as the actual key I've hit lighting up. So there is the issue...

A quick fix is to check "Use F1, F2 etc as standard function keys" in System Preferences - Keyboard. That doesn't solve the bigger issue of why the f4 key is being activated by other keys, but it makes the keyboard usable in the meantime (albeit without the function key shortcuts).

Thanks @TwoH for your suggestion!

Cheers.

 

[Xaris]

Hey, Yeah so I checked the keyboard viewer and I can see the f4 key (which was the shortcut to open launchpad) lights up when I hit the other keys as well as the actual key I've hit lighting up. So there is the issue...

A quick fix is to check "Use F1, F2 etc as standard function keys" in System Preferences - Keyboard. That doesn't solve the bigger issue of why the f4 key is being activated by other keys, but it makes the keyboard usable in the meantime (albeit without the function key shortcuts).

Thanks @TwoH for your suggestion!

Cheers.

Sorry, what did you did exactly? I didn’t understand. Thanks