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    Keyboard or Motherboard

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Prince_Phoenix, Aug 20, 2008.

  1. Prince_Phoenix

    Prince_Phoenix Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    XPS M1330

    Which keys are connected to the same track?

    Everything works except the following keys: F11, F12, NUM LK, PRNT SCRN, INSERT, DELETE, HOME, UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, END
     
    Prince_Phoenix, Aug 20, 2008
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  2. naton

    naton Notebook Virtuoso

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    no one will be able to tell you.

    You need:
    1- check if the connection between the keyboard and th motherboars are loose.
    2- if no loose connection and resetting the keyboard cable doesn't fix your problem, get a cheap working keyboard and use it to test your laptop.
    3- if the new keyboard has the same problem as the old one that it is likely that you motherboard is faulty.

    I has the same problem in my first laptop after three years of use. I bought a second keyboad from ebay and my problem was not fix... diagnosys faulty motherboard connection which could be fixed only by resoldering... not having the necessary skills I bought another laptop and sold my old one as parts.

    P.S. if you laptop is still under warranty let Dell fix it.
     
    naton, Aug 21, 2008
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