computer issues

kuzi16

so... all of a sudden, the keyboard on my lap top stopped working today. the touch pad still works, but i cant log in to see whats messed up. nothing spilled on it. i dont remember jostling it. any ideas on what went on here?

Diamondog

Can you hook a USB keyboard up to it?

kuzi16

djbeenie

Diamondog:

Can you hook a USB keyboard up to it?

Yeah hook up a usb keyboard if that works, then check your device manager, Right click My computer > Manage > Device Manager. Any yellow or red x's? If no, then your internal cable has been disconnected or keyboard has died (rare). Need to take apart your laptop and check cable. If red x's, right click the device and make sure it is not disabled. If disabled, you should be able to enable. Let me know if that helps. Regards, Bryan

cabinetmaker

Close it and shake it violently. That's what I do. Doesn't fix it, but I feel better...

Lasabar

Semen is conductive

gmill880

xmacro

If you're running windows, there are some diagnostics that you can install and run: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/258826

howtobass

Lasabar:

Semen is conductive

Thats just horrible... LOL

The Sniper

ShotgunJohn

djbeenie:

Diamondog:

Can you hook a USB keyboard up to it?

Yeah hook up a usb keyboard if that works, then check your device manager, Right click My computer > Manage > Device Manager. Any yellow or red x's? If no, then your internal cable has been disconnected or keyboard has died (rare). Need to take apart your laptop and check cable. If red x's, right click the device and make sure it is not disabled. If disabled, you should be able to enable. Let me know if that helps. Regards, Bryan

+ 1 I agree, I have almost never seen a laptop keyboard die, but I have had to plug in the cable because of it getting unseated.

kuzi16

Lasabar