Question about Dell 0Y3740 Keyboard

Dell laptop c600 key board

My keyboard stops working on some letters and numbers sometimes most off the time its alright but its getting to be a pain would buying a new keyboard cure this problem can i hook a desk top keyboard to a laptop to test?

1 Answer

Anonymous

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.
Master
624 Answers

Buzzy, Yes you can connect an external keyboard to your PC. Some newer ones no longer have the round, PS2 connector so in that case you?ll need to use a USB keyboard. Please note that if you go the USB route you should start your PC and log in first, and then connect the keyboard. Windows will then load the drivers and you should be good to go. Let us know how it goes and please don?t forget to rate this post.

Posted on Jan 27, 2007

Add Your Answer

Upload

Upload an image from your computer

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

Loading...

Include an image. It's worth a thousand words.

prev next

Related Questions:

1 Answer

Dell latitude 610 keyboard malfuction particularly letter b,n, left arrow, right arrow, down arrow and windows key. And it does not dispay tv out (s-video). Please Also help me in repacking its battery...

The keyboard fix is easy, replace the keyboard, same for the battery.
Manual is here
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/latc610/sm_en/index.htm
you can buy a keyboard here
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Keyboard-Dell-Latitude-C510-C540-C600-C610-C640-/170342472542?cmd=ViewItem&pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item27a933db5e#ht_2468wt_1202
battery here
http://cgi.ebay.com/66WHR-Battery-Dell-Latitude-C500-510-C540-C600-C610-/280475115213?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Laptop_Batteries&hash=item414d9e9ecd#ht_2340wt_1734
S-Video on that model pretty much requires a direct S-Video to TV connection, then enable the TV in the Display properties. If you are trying to use an adapter, it will not work

Apr 29, 2010 | Dell Latitude C610 Notebook

1 Answer

When using the keyboard on the computer, it sometimes takes several times for the letter or number or space to actually function. In fact, as I'm typing this I have to go back and retype a missed letter or...

No it is probably a faulty keyboard ribbon that leads to the mother board
You may want to look into getting the kay pad replaced

Dec 29, 2009 | Dell Studio 1737 Laptop

2 Answers

Some keys on my old dell latitude c600 are not working

it happens, even i have DELL 610 notebook that has some keys not working, the only option is to change the keyboad layout.....
in India all parts can be replaced/repaired but abroad is a different story....the reparing cost is equal to the new....just trash the laptop once it's life is thru....

Dec 06, 2009 | Dell Latitude C600 Laptop Keyboard 47NVF

2 Answers

My keyboard is sticking (I have to type certain letters multiple times). It's very frustrating and at times it seems to work fine, then at other times it doesn't work well at all. It isn't certain keys...

Save yourself some aggrivation ... get a new key board. They are only a couple bucks.

Sep 30, 2009 | Dell Studio 15 Laptop

1 Answer

I have a problem with the keyboard on Dell C600 laptop. It seems like the left part of the keyboard is disabled. No respons on 1,2,q,w,a,s,z,x,Esc. I purchased a new keyboard on eBay, but it didn't fix the...

The C600 keyboard connector is a ribbon cable with a push down to connect block. When one side of the keyboard keys do not work it is usually because the pins in the keyboard socket do not make a good contact with the ribbon cable.

Remove the keyboard and visually inspect the pins in the connector.
If necessary you can prise them back into the correct position using a sewing needle or something similar to get behind the pins.

Make sure you discconect the power supply and battery before you attempt.

Jul 31, 2009 | Computers & Internet

1 Answer

Dell inspiron 1525 keyboard letter a doesnt work

They sell replacement keyboards for this model on Ebay. However, from personal experience with another Dell model - sometimes the connecting cord gets pinched, and some keys go dead. On my laptop, grip it the wrong way and keys go dead. Grip it another way, and they work again. But opening it up and fastening the keyboard again, then screwing it back together also might work.

But whatever you do, check this page:
http://repair4laptop.org/disassembly_dell.html
It has instructions for fixing a lot of problems on Dells, including replacing the keyboard on this one, and also replacing single keys.

Jun 22, 2009 | Dell 0Y3740 Keyboard

1 Answer

Hp pavilion dv1000 laptop pc keyboard not working properly.

Does this computer KB work alright in SAFE mode? If it does then drivers and/or viruses are the problem. If it doesn't work in SAFE mode then it could be drivers and or keyboard. Now try booting into BIOS. At the date prompt you usually can type any keyboard letter. If the keyboard works here, then you definately have driver/virus issues. If not replace the keyboard.

Mar 12, 2009 | HP Pavilion dv1000 Notebook

1 Answer

Dell c600 problems with: charging/keyboard/pointing device

you can try online antivirus scan firstly, like NOD.com, AVG.com. If everything is OK, try to reinstall OS,or RMA

Feb 13, 2009 | Dell Latitude C600 Notebook

5 Answers

S-video not working with TV

Look at your Function keys. It will be either F3, or F5 depending on model. Just look for the key with the picture of a little monitor on it. Some models use 2 different keys to go back and forth between outputs. These keys toggle the video between the laptops LCD and an external monitor.

Hold down the "FN" key (located on the lower left of the keyboard), while tapping the above mentioned Function key.

Jan 30, 2008 | Dell Latitude C600 Notebook

6 Answers

Dell Laptop - Keyboard "Fn" is causing problems!

I think it is not the Fn key but the NumLock that is activated. Look for the key labeled NumLk , this is the number lock. Also check if the light on the notbook with a number (usually number 1) is on. If it is on, yo must deactivate the numlock by pressing it again. It works in toggle mode. Sometimes the numlock is activated together with the shift key, sometimes with the function key.

Jul 06, 2007 | Dell 0Y3740 Keyboard