Dell Latitude keyboard issue

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

Has this laptop ever been hooked up with an external monitor or projector?

Try pressing the blue "Fn" key at the bottom left and the F8 key at the top of the keyboard. F8 should be labeled "CRT/LCD" or just have a little icon for a monitor.

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I found it for you,please dont forget to vote

http://www.elhvb.com/mobokive/edwin/laptops/Dell/LATITUDE/C510-610/C510-610.PDF

The C610 doesn't use a standard CR2032 CMOS Battery. Is uses Dell Part Number 5D566 7.2 volt Reserve Battery under the keyboard. http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/latc610/sm_en/rsrvbatt.htm#1000202

Go to for all drivers for the Dell Latitude C610:
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&os=WW1&osl=en&catid=&impid=&SystemID=LAT_PNT_P3C_C610

Expand Communitcation. The necessary driver should be located there.

I use to have a Dell Latitude CPI and the same thing happened to me. I had to replace the keyboard. Which you can buy at this link:
http://www.priorityelectronics.com/product/Dell/Latitude/C610/3C048/

I have no connections with the company link I provided. Shop and buy at your own risk.

Hope this helps and don't forget to rate.

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sure they are the same on the c510 and c610 laptops.
i see them on ebay all the time for $5-$10.
look for c610 power button on ebay.

hi what you can try is

going into device mannager and removing the keyboard (un install)

then re install

but if you think there is a bad earth between the back of the k/board and the inner tin then place a sheet of paper between them and see how that goes

hope this helps