Compaq keyboard problems

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

Sounds like a hardware problem, and, unfortunately, all of the keyboard
circuitry is on the motherboard. The actual keyboard is nothing more
than a passive switch array.



benmarkwell@gmail.com wrote:

> I have a Compaq Presario 2100 series. The keyboard has suddenly
> started typing gobbledy gook. Some of the keys don't work. Some of
> them will display a different letter or group of letters. I tried
> reinstalling the driver, but to no avail. I now use a keyboard that
> plugs into the mouse/keyboard port. And it too is occassionally just
> stopping working for no reason. I can unplug it and plug it back in
> and it works again.
>
> I'm more interested in getting the laptops keyboard working, does
> anybody know if this is a software problem, or is it hardware?
>
> Is it difficult and/or expensive to replace the keyboard of a laptop?
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

Maybe the Num lock is on?


<benmarkwell@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> I have a Compaq Presario 2100 series. The keyboard has suddenly
> started typing gobbledy gook. Some of the keys don't work. Some of
> them will display a different letter or group of letters. I tried
> reinstalling the driver, but to no avail. I now use a keyboard that
> plugs into the mouse/keyboard port. And it too is occassionally just
> stopping working for no reason. I can unplug it and plug it back in
> and it works again.
>
> I'm more interested in getting the laptops keyboard working, does
> anybody know if this is a software problem, or is it hardware?
>
> Is it difficult and/or expensive to replace the keyboard of a laptop?
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>