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    Thinkpad t60 keyboard

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by logie, Jun 18, 2009.

  1. logie

    logie Newbie

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    Got a keyboard that randomly stops working.. There was no spilled water or anything, the keyboard connector is stable..

    Log into windows and usually a few minutes later the keyboard stops working.. an external one works fine, of course.

    You guys heard of an issue like this? Any way I can fix it? Keyboard looks fine in device manager.

    XP Pro SP3

    Thanks
     
    logie, Jun 18, 2009
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  2. Renee

    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    I hate to say this but it sounds like a deep systems problem that they will want to fix by a board replacement.
    -Renee
     
    Renee, Jun 18, 2009
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Could try a new keyboard and if it ain't the problem you can always sell it. It'll be a lot less than a new board. You could also try a Linux LiveCD. That'll tell you whether it's a Windows or a hardware issue.
     
    ZaZ, Jun 18, 2009
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  4. Renee

    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    Another Vista installation (mock) would tell him.
    -Renee
     
    Renee, Jun 18, 2009
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  5. jaredy

    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    Live booting would be SOOOO much easier than trying to reinstall vista first...

    You can live boot off of a flash drive too, etc.
     
    jaredy, Jun 18, 2009
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  6. Th1nkpad

    Th1nkpad Notebook Consultant

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    Sounds like a motherboard interface issue. It could be the connector from the keyboard to the motherboard that was faulty, or the motherboard itself.

    Your options are:

    a. Try using a replacement T60 Keyboard (that works) and see if the issue persists.
    b. Replace the motherboard.
    c. Use an external keyboard.
     
    Th1nkpad, Jun 18, 2009
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