#Legion Slim 5 recieves random key inputs after 6 months

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wise rock
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Model: Legion Slim 5 16APH8

Describe the issue: I got my laptop about 6 months ago, and It's been working perfectly, a few days ago while browsing, my pc started typing sequences of characters like "bn/", and after a while it started spamming Tab, Alt, CTRL and the arrow keys. While this happens I can barely type.

What have you tried already?: When I restart the PC everything goes normal for about 5 minutes until it, starts doing it again. I tried the keyboard troubleshooter and nothing came out of it. I updated all my drivers and Windows, but it still happens. Finally I wiped clean the PC, including windows, drives, everything... and after a while this keeps happening.

When did it start producing the issue: It happened randomly I can't pinpoint the exact moment but I realized while watching a youtube video.

Did you install new drivers or software?: I don't think so, but I do have automatic updates so sometimes I don't even realize.

I'm open to any questions, troubleshooting tips, etc.

minor granite
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this sounds like a hardware problem. you can confirm it by opening the laptop and unplugging the keyboard cable and then testing the laptop with an external keyboard.