Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 2600 and 2650
External Keyboard Problems
HINT:
When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully
functional.
Check the keyboard cable —
and check it for damage. For PS/2 cables, check the cable connector for bent or broken
pins. Firmly reconnect the cable.
If you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the keyboard
directly to the computer.
Check the external keyboard
1. Turn off the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again.
2. Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink
during the boot routine.
3. From the Windows® desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs (All
Programs in Windows XP), point to Accessories, and click Notepad.
4. Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the
display.
If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard.
To verify that the problem is with the external keyboard, check the integrated
keyboard
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Disconnect the external keyboard.
3. Turn on the computer.
4. From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to
Accessories, and click Notepad.
5. Type some characters on the integrated keyboard and verify that they appear on
the display.
If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you may have a
defective external keyboard. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the Dell Owner's
Manual that came with your computer).
Unexpected Characters
Press
to disable the numeric keypad. Verify that the numbers lock light
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Shut down the computer. Disconnect the keyboard cable
is not lit.