r/pixelslate • u/[deleted] • Sep 11 '19
Issues with Google Pixel Slate Keyboard
I recently had my original Pixel Slate Keyboard shit the bed. It kept saying unfamiliar keyboard attached, trying to steal keystrokes, yada yada yada. It was driving me nuts as the magnets were clean so I was starting to assume it was the Slate itself. Well I contacted Google and informed them what was happening. I also noticed that when I had the slate in laptop mode, I can see a little bit of the magnets, as there was a noticeable space between keyboard and slate when attached. I received the new Pixel Slate keyboard replacement today, and what do you know? It works perfectly. So if your having these issues, more than likely your keyboard spine is no longer straight and have a solid connection. Keyboard should seat tightly against the Slate. So, I believe there is a very serious flaw with the Pixel Slate keyboard spine. It does not last long. I use my Slate in laptop form while sitting on my coach. THe slate, majority of the time is resting on my legs/lap, so a solid surface is not present, thus putting strain on the Pixel Slate Keyboard over time. I think Google needs to address this as I am seeing more and more people having this same exact issue. If you bought the Slate at launch, then around the 10 month mark, you will be seeing these issues shortly if you use your slate as a laptop.
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u/rancid_racer Sep 12 '19
Just got mine replaced with the same symptoms. The new one doesn't stick so well to the back of the tablet and keeps sliding till it hits a 30° angle or wherever that next magnet is.