Try swapping the keyboard for another one to make sure it is the keyboard at fault. If it is and the keyboard is under warranty then contact Dell for a replacement. Otherwise a new keyboard is relatively inexpensive.
Since the other user has a different computer model and didn't state whether they tried another keyboard it would be difficult at this point to say the problem is related to a defective PS/2 port. Can you post the link for that diagnostic utility? Thanks!
I am so sorry to hear others have had this problem with the keyboard, I was hoping mine was a fluke! Same issue with a new 4600 for my son, enter key, num lock, etc. Dealing with customer service is a MAJOR NIGHTMARE. Now they have sent me a link to download a diagnostic tool, saying it is probably the PS2 port on the motherboard. I have a new computer from them on order for my business, I am considering refusing the delivery if this seems to be a problem with their systems....
If the other keyboard is also not working, then I think the problem is with the motherboard port. * Go here https://support.dell.com/register.aspx to set your Service Tag HOME Page * If listed, click Home and Home Office * Under "Alternative Sign In", type in your Service Tag number [press Enter] * Click the tab or button Downloads * Under "Search Keywords or Filename", type CD108310.exe [press Enter] * Download the file to your desktop, when done, double-click the file * Follow the instructions to create the floppy disks * When done, re-insert disk #1 into the floppy disk drive * Insert zip or cds into any available drives * Click Start- Shutdown- Restart- OK or Click Start- Turn Off Computer- Restart * Once in the diagnostic program, choose Quickly Test All Devices. What are the results?
I haven't tried it yet, hope we all get some resolution!
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haila1
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Thank you so much majestic!
haila1
Majestic
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dwj
Since the other user has a different computer model and didn't state whether they tried another keyboard it would be difficult at this point to say the problem is related to a defective PS/2 port. Can you post the link for that diagnostic utility? Thanks!
dwj_7f6e79
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dwj_7f6e79
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March 8th, 2004 23:00
Here is the response I got:
If the other keyboard is also not working, then I think the problem
is with the motherboard port. * Go here https://support.dell.com/register.aspx
to set your Service Tag HOME Page
* If listed, click Home and Home Office
* Under "Alternative Sign In", type in your Service Tag number
[press Enter]
* Click the tab or button Downloads
* Under "Search Keywords or Filename", type CD108310.exe [press
Enter]
* Download the file to your desktop, when done, double-click
the file
* Follow the instructions to create the floppy disks
* When done, re-insert disk #1 into the floppy disk drive
* Insert zip or cds into any available drives
* Click Start- Shutdown- Restart- OK or Click Start- Turn Off
Computer- Restart
* Once in the diagnostic program, choose Quickly Test All Devices.
What are the results?
I haven't tried it yet, hope we all get some resolution!
haila1
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April 23rd, 2004 18:00
Thank you everyone. Believe it or not the keyboard is working again