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Inspiron 2650 all keys locked can't type anything"HELP"
Tonight all keys locked on my laptop. Tried rebooting but after sign on screened appeared I could not type in my password. If you could help that would be great.
Thanks,
Mike G.
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November 14th, 2003 11:00
Mike,
Thank you for using the Dell Community Forum.
The following are suggestions you should take to correct the problem:
Place the System Software CD in your computer. Reset the machine and when the Dell logo appears on the screen, press and release [F2] several times until you are in the BIOS. Press the right arrow key to go to the BOOT menu or hold [Alt] and [P] simultaneously to progress to the second page. Change the boot sequence to CD/DVD drive, Floppy drive, Internal HDD. Now press [Esc] or [F10] to save and exit the BIOS.
The following knowledge base article can help you with this:
How to run the Dell diagnostic test knowledge base article.
The program should automatically load. Choose to run the test on the keyboard.
If none of these help, you may consider contacting Dell Support for a solution.
RP-L2
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November 14th, 2003 12:00
servicepros01
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November 14th, 2003 14:00
Thanks Ya'll for your info. Hows this, right after I joined the forum I called Dell Tech. support and the Gal walked me through a few steps to correct this little problem. First Shut off Lap-Top. Second Pull out Batt. pack. Third Unplugg Lap-Top. Forth Hold down on power button for 20 secs. Fifth Plugg-in Lap-Top and Reboot. Six if keyboard works re-install Bat-Pack. She said that this proceedure drains out the extra power that gets built up and that I should perform this monthly. Let me know what ya"ll think.
Thanks,
Mike G.
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November 15th, 2003 14:00