Dell Inspiron 5000 keyboard not working?
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The keyboard on a laptop is not usually 101 keys. (They usually have about 88). You might want to check what the correct driver is for your keyboad and install it. If you boot it in Safe Mode it might work enough for you to fix it.
576540
get a new one, if all the mentioned stuff doesnt work it means that some wire isdisconnected in the keyboard, either fix that or get a new one
723338
Could be a dodgy mouse or keyboard.  Also try looking for sticky keys.\nIf it is a new computer then send it back and get it repaired for free.
380246
Reset CMOS. Better still, remove and replace the CMOS battery.  If that does not work, then you need to have the motherboard tested to see if the back panel connectors are working properly.\n\nEdited- PN   she said she already checked the keyboard on another pc, besides if the CMOS battery dies, it can do so quickly so you would not be able to tell if time was kept properly.  This is from years of experience with PC repair, so before you answer, read the question.
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I've replaced a keyboard on a Dell Latitude laptop before.  I got the replacement part of ebay for about $15.\n\nIt was actually VERY easy to replace.\n\n1.  Remove screws from the base of the laptop\n2.  Pop up the top (the part surrounding the keyboard)\n3.  The keyboard usually sits above the motherboard (the main big board that is your 'computer') and is attached by some screws and one data ribbon that connects to the mother board. \n4.  Remove the keyboard screws\n5.  CAREFULLY pull the ribbon out of the socket it is attached too (if you aren't sure at this point, put it back together and pay someone to do this.  If you break the attachment, you will cost yourself a lot more in repair costs).  It is pretty sturdy though, and you should be okay.\n\n6. Take the new keyboard and attach the ribbon first. \n7. Screw down the new keyboard\n8. Place the top casing back on\n\nYou should be careful of being in a fairly static free environment (don't rub a ballon on your head, for example).  However, the replacement is really not too difficult.  It's meant to be pretty simple because keyboards receive a lot of abuse and eventually need replacing anyway.\n\nNOTE:  The work may be considered a violation of your warranty (if you still have one).  If you do have a warranty, contact the manufacturer.  Likely you don't still.  If you don't, you can do it yourself, or you can contact Best Buy (I think they have the "Geek Squad") or any Engineer that you know.\n\nGood luck!
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The only web pages I could find with all the words you mentioned are users guides for Dell PowerEdge systems.\n\nI think there are 2 errors:\n\nerror 8602 - an auxiliary device (mouse, keyboard) is not (fully) connected\n\ntime-of-day not set..run setup: - faulty system battery\n\nI'm not sure if setup program is some software you got with the machine or just running the setup program that is part of the computer BIOS (the stuff that's going on when you first boot up, assuming you don't just have a large "DELL" logo to stare at!)\n\nSo, check out the links I've given.  Check out the cables (connections).  Check your user's guide for using the BIOS setup.\n\nGenerally the wrong time and date doesn't prevent you from booting the machine, however the boot-up will pause to give you a chance to set it correctly.  Are you SURE you can just hit ENTER to continue?
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This is not a common problem. Get ur keyboard replaced or ask ur vendor to repair it.
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My take:  the keyboard is probably toast.\n\nCleaning it is worth a try, but I'd start checking into getting a new one.
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You should first try to troubleshoot the problem by yourself. Try these steps before ringing the manufacturer to avoid unnecessary isolation:\n\n1. Boot into DOS prompt (Try a bootable device such as a floppy or the CD that came with the PC)\n\n2. Type in the keys  you think are not working. \n\n3. If this doesn't do the trick, try to release the flea power on your computer (Remove the battery, unplug the power. Hold the power button for 10 seconds, and put the battery and powerplug back and power up your laptop)\n\n4. Now try to open the Notepad (assuming you're now inside Windows) and type the keys again.\n\n5. If there's still no changes, then it's time to bug your warranty.\n\nHope this helps!
335242
I think u have pressed the Insert button in your keyboard. Just press the Insert button once more and then it will work properly.
933866
There should be a combination of keys you can push to get it to switch displays.  For Compaqs, I think it's Fn+F4.  For Dells, it's Fn+F8.\n\nSee if any of the keys on your keyboard has a picture of a monitor or the words "CRT/LCD," in a different color.  That, combined with your Fn key, usually tells the display to output somewhere else.  Good luck.  =)
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Do this.  Unplug the keyboard and then turn on the computer and let it start up all the way.  Then plug in the keyboard.  Your system should recognize it as new hardware and prompt you to install the driver.  (you'll get a pop up wizard that will walk you through the steps).  really  easy. \n\nIf that does not work then try uninstalling the keyboard and then reinstall it.   Go to your control panel, add/remove hardware.  Find the keyboard and uninstall.  Shut down and restart and then plug it in and reinstall. \n\nIf all of that fail...unplug the keyboard and take it to best buy.  Tell them what's going on, tell them that you would like to buy a new one but you would like them to test your keyboard first.    They will plug it up to one of their computers and test to see if it's working.  Then you will know for sure if it's defective or not.
874433
if you can, try keyboard on another computer to see if it's the keyboard causing the problems, if the keyboard is fine,- did it have driver disk as some do? if so reinstall the drivers. is it wireless? if so replace batteries or move it closer to sensor. or is it down to you beating it senseless after a medal of honour defeat or something?
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1. check connections\n2. check that the computer knows that the keyboard is connected to it.\n\nBut I wonder..... if your keyboard does not work, how could you type your question??
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laptop keys are diffrent than desktop keyboards just pushing on it could cause further damage.\nlook up "keyboard key replacement" for your model of laptop. sometimes they have wires that have to be inserted in a particular fashion in otder to get it to stay on.\nwhats the make & model?\n\ncheck this web page to find your key: http://cgi.ebay.ca/BUY-1-KEY-DELL-LAPTOP-KEYBOARD-REPLACEMENT-KEYS_W0QQitemZ6837774567QQcategoryZ51155QQcmdZViewItem\n\nyou may have a broken retainer pin on the key holder, if the case it will need to be replaced. also check the loops that hold the pins on the keyboard to make sure they are not broken, if so you'll need a new keyboard. it nothing is broken, look @ the photos in the url above, you'll need to insert the pins of the retainer into the loops of the keyboard. then the key should snap onto the retainer.
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if its not under warranty, remove the keyboard from the notebook, and steam mashine the keys, then rub it with paper towels then put back, as if u do that on a notebook with warranty it goes void, or you do it while the keyboard is still in the notebook you could render the notebook renderable to un-usable state if u liquid clean the keys.\n\ni suggested steam as its thin water and heat, yet cleans well, but not inside a computer, only the parts like under the keys or in the groves etc etc, if done while still wired in , it could steam the board (not good lol)\n\ntake care,\ndez
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Switch to a ps2 keyboard.  If that doesn't work, replace the motherboard.