Keys malfunctioning on BB 8520

The keys on my phone is not working properly. When I press z,c,n, m and space it types nm.

It sounds like what I have seen multiple times on a device with moisture damage.
Even sitting on a bathroom counter during a hot steamy shower or bath can cause keyboard and trackball problems UNTIL properly dried out. It really is more common than you think.
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3. DO NOT "check it each day" by placing the battery in. Leave it be to dry completely. This takes time. Replacing the battery to check it can only damage it more (moisture + electrical current = disaster).
4. If the device is warm after the drying period, allow it to cool to room temperature before placing the battery back in.
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*Place the BB in a container of dry UNcooked rice, and then you might also place it in any of the locations mentioned below.
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If your under warranty/AppleCare, then make a appointment, if not have them quote you a price.
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It's preferred to have a touch clicky clack type keyboard that speed typists use, it's stands up better to wear and provides a audio feedback.
http://reviews.cnet.com/2795-3134_7-563.html
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I have to press and hold any key on my blackberry 8520 before it response. This started after downloading some app from the appworld. If I leave the phone for one minute idle and gets a call, I have to press and hold the send key for about 30 seconds before I can pick the call. I hv perfomed the security wipe for more than 3 times and still the problem exist. Need some help pls

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It sounds like those apps may have corrupted the OS, and therefore an OS reload may be required. The simplest way is to, on a PC (you cannot do this on MAC):
1) Make sure you have a current and complete backup of your BB...you can find complete instructions via the link in my auto-sig below.
2) Uninstall, from your PC, any BB OS packages
3) Make sure you have the BB Desktop Software already installed
http://us.blackberry.com/software/desktop.html
4) Download and install, to your PC, the BB OS package you desire:
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Add one thing -- no matter how tempting, just one.
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http://crackberry.com/blackberry-101-lecture-12-how-reload-operating-system-nuked-blackberry
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