Dell Inspiron N3050 eyboard not reconnecting

Keyboard come with two different connection options these days. The old PS2-style (circular with ~5 pins) port are less common on current machines these days. The Dell Inspiron 530 is one of them; you need a USB keyboard or a PS2 to USB adapter. This adapter, http://www.amazon.com/Adesso-Adapter-connects-connectors-ADP-PU21/dp/B00008ZPED , is an example of how you would connect your old keyboard to your new computer. There are USB ports on the front and back of the tower.

If you bought the computer new, it should have come with a USB keyboard.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

on another computer go to dell website find proper drivers according to your model and serial number or build date of your particular computer and download them onto a flash drive and then install them onto your computer, another way is to try to recover your system but you will usually lose all your files, not familiar with dells recovery system so be careful, you could contact customer service and they may be able to help you

Try re-seating and cleaning, the connection between the display and the Motherboard, (Electronics cotton swab and rubbing alcohol, be sure not to leave any of the cotton fuzz on the connectors.) It will be below the keyboard. If that doesn't result in any improvement, the display will probably need replacing. You can find the complete tear-down guide here: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins9300/sm/index.htm

Try re-seating and cleaning, the connection between the display and the Motherboard, (Electronics cotton swab and rubbing alcohol, be sure not to leave any of the cotton fuzz on the connectors.) It will be below the keyboard. If that doesn't result in any improvement, the display will probably need replacing. You can find the complete tear-down guide here:http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins9300/sm/index.htm

Plug in a USB keyboard to your laptop and test the spacebar on it. If it works, then the laptop keyboard may be bad.

Try this:
1. You may just need to reseat the keyboard. In other words, disconnect it from the motherboard and then reconnect it to see if it fixes your problem.

How to:
http://www.insidemylaptop.com/replace-damaged-keyboard-dell-inspiron-1525-laptop/


2. If step one doesn't work then buy a new keyboard and install it.

================================= I have the same problem wih my Dell Inspiron 8000 and it had a keyboard issue with keys I, J, N, PgUp, H not working.
ut when I took off my keyboard and reseated the ribbon connector and it's been working since then. =================================== Please read instruction for keyboard replacement: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins1300/en/sm/keyboard.htm =================================== If it still not working I suggest you get a keyboard replacement. ================================== Disassembly Tutorial for your Laptop: http://www.insidemylaptop.com/remove-motherboard-repair-dc-power-jack-dell-inspiron-1300-b120-b130-laptop/ ==================================
Let me know if you need further assistance. Please Rate. Thanks and More Power!

Good if manual told you how to remove then it is simple assembly is the reverse of disassembly.So follow this process critically and take note of what you are doing.

Unplug the AC adapter from the computer. Remove the battery from the computer. Open the display 180 degrees until it lies flat on your work surface. With a small screwdriver, gently pry up the right-hand side of the hinge cover. Gently remove the hinge cover moving from right to left. Remove the 2 screws at the top of the keyboard. Lift the keyboard up and hold it up and slightly forward so you can access the keyboard connector. Lift the latch on the connector and slide the cable out. Use a small screwdriver to remove the coin-cell battery. Wait a minute or so and replace the battery, keyboard, and hinge cover by reversing the removal process. Your BIOS password should now be cleared.

Be careful to ensure that the hinge cover is properly seated before attempting to close the display as it is easily damaged.

You can try reseating the keyboard connector. If that doesn’t work, the keyboard needs to be replaced. To reseat the keyboard connector, follow this link: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins5100/en/sm/keyboard.htm#1084976
Be sure to remove AC power and the Battery.

You will need a usb based keyboard to connect it to your laptop.but if you don't have usb keyboard ,go to the computer shop and ask him for the ps2 to usb connector...

Good Luck !