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    Notebook some keys are not working?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by sourabhaditya, Jul 7, 2009.

  1. sourabhaditya

    sourabhaditya Newbie

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    I cant login to my laptop(Inspiron 1501) .Some keys of keyboard are not working which include login password also.what can I do?

    USB keyboard also not working.

    I cant install new, os cd drive is also not working.
     
    sourabhaditya, Jul 7, 2009
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  2. icehell

    icehell Notebook Evangelist

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    may be need bios update.
     
    icehell, Jul 7, 2009
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  3. BlackRussian

    BlackRussian Notebook Deity

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    Sound as if your keyboard regional setting have been changed or is it that your KB is RIP contact Dell if you think this is the case to get it replaced.
    You may need to enter your bios to enable USB support on boot or what ever the correct term is..for your KB to work..
    ps:Are you the soul user of this PC if so try login on as Admin
     
    BlackRussian, Jul 8, 2009
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