Fri, 12 Aug 2016 21:01:23 +0200 Stefan Wollny <stefan.wol...@web.de> [...] > Maybe it is a hardware issue, likely not OpenBSD-related... > Since the night before last my system writes "q"s where ever possible...
Hi Stefan, It must be a hardware issue as already advised -- misplaced support call. Most probably you dropped something on this key some time ago, it is very frequently used, or simply the first one to malfunction. This looks like a keyboard problem, most probably you have the key stuck. I've seen this before, on laptop keyboards mostly. The solution would be to detach this internal keyboard's flat ribbon cable from the system main board, order a new one and use an external USB keyboard in the meantime. Or, take it to a service repair (shop, if under warranty) where these steps will be done for you at a premium cost. If you can, take out & clone the storage disk prior to going for repair and put it back in place. When out of warranty take the system for repair without storage disk, or you'll get data lost. I'd recommend you rely on machines that are not tightly packed, for work. Or even better have a spare one, sync there your data & continue happily. For future such sessions call hardware/vendor support, and get some rest. OpenBSD FAQ1 - Introduction to OpenBSD (Platforms: Selecting hardware) [http://www.openbsd.org/faq/faq1.html#Platforms] Kind regards, Anton > Startup is not possible because at the "boot: " prompt very fast "q"s > are printed that would be taken as input if <Enter> is hit. (BIOS, > not UEFI) > [...] > > Unless s.o. has an idea about how to solve this issue I will have to > send this laptop to the manufacturer as I still have guarantee. It is > just that since today I urgently need particularly this machine. Very > frustrated... (I use a Linux box instead with an awfully bad screen). > > > Any hint is welcome. > > > TIA. > > > Best, > STEFAN
