Macbook caps-lock problem...!

Hey
So the last week or so, my caps-lock button has been like weird. Some times it does work, some times not. If I press it like twice in a row, it may happen. Example:
HhHhHhHhhHhHhHhHhHHHHHHHhHhHhHHHhHhHhHhh...
Is it a way to fix this, cause it is REALLY annoying!

The CapsLock key on newer Macs is designed to activate only if it's held down for a very brief moment. If you press it VERY quickly, your computer interprets that as an accidental press and does not activate caps lock. The amount of time you need to hold the button down is very brief. It's less than a second.
Is this the cause of the behavior you're seeing?

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You can also visit HP website & update the Bios & Keyboard & Mouse Driver.
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