Keyboard problem

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  1. Jazzy

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    Hello I am Jazzy, I want to discuss a problem with you guyz. I have a Packard Bell Easynote book. And I have 3 little brothers as well, Who wont relax until I let them play games on my laptop. I had a external keyboard PS/2 but with a round port that comes with old keyboards, But I also have the jack that can connect that keyboard with the usb port. So I connected it with the laptop but It didn't even show a lil bit of a chance of Working with it , I mean literally It didn't even discovered the keyboard. But when I connect this keyboard with any other computer including the usb jack it works fine. So any guess how is it going to work.
    Thanks in ADVANCE
     
    Jazzy, Jul 31, 2010
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  2. Sniper

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    Have you tried a USB keyboard (no adaptor) to see if it works?
     
    Sniper, Aug 2, 2010
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  3. Jazzy

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    YEH bro I've tried That and it works but what the hell is the problem with that old keyboard.
     
    Jazzy, Aug 3, 2010
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  4. Sniper

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    the keyboard might have compatibility issues when using an adaptor! I can only recommend trying another adaptor or alternatively using a USB only keyboard.
     
    Sniper, Aug 3, 2010
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  5. HardwareHunter

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    Agree with Sniper. Try another one if you can get one otherwise, it's time to replace that old keyboard with a USB, better yet get a wireless bluetooth keyboard if your laptop supports it.
     
    HardwareHunter, Aug 4, 2010
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  6. daz

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    Did you try to install driver for you old keyboard.
     
    daz, Aug 8, 2010
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  7. BSOD

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    Shouldn't require a driver unless its a high tech gaming keyboard w/ multiple functions etc., etc.... I agree w/ sniper and HH but would also make sure that the adapter is made for a keyboard and not a mouse. I've tried thinking it would work.....no luck. Also have you tried plugging the keyboard in and then booting the pc to see if it recognized. USB should be hot swappable but w/ an adapter in the mix you never know.

    HTH

    BSOD
     
    BSOD, Aug 8, 2010
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