Keyboard port pins broke; need alternative.

[trelement]

The keyboard port pins are bent,, so I need an alternative to using the PS/2 port.

I'm thinking of getting a USB card, and getting a USB keyboard. How would i go about setting it up. I know how to install the card, and plug the keyboard in, but wouldn't I have to change some settings in the BIOS so that it looks for the keyboard on USB, and not on the PS/2 port?

Help...
Are there any other alternatives to get around this keyboard port problem?

[merlin_2]

More info required on operating system......etc.

[uisquebeathus]

the pins can be bent back into there proper positions with care

[Raptor]

The keyboard port pins are bent,, so I need an alternative to using the PS/2 port.

I'm thinking of getting a USB card, and getting a USB keyboard. How would i go about setting it up. I know how to install the card, and plug the keyboard in, but wouldn't I have to change some settings in the BIOS so that it looks for the keyboard on USB, and not on the PS/2 port?

Help...
Are there any other alternatives to get around this keyboard port problem?

Obtain a PS/2 to COM or PS/2 to USB converter.

[trelement]

Compaq Deskpro 6000 with Windows 98.

I'm not sure if it'll support USB.

If I get a PS/2 to COM converter, how will plug it in when the pins are bent....


The think is about bring it back is that it's not really pins, it's more of a pin pocket,, and it's split...so I can't connect the keyboard into it.

[trelement]

Would soldering anoither port in be hard...

if not...any other ways for a fix?

[merlin_2]

Well unless you use both mouse/keyboard at the same time a keyboard spliter>>something like this>http://www.pacificcable.com/PortAdapters.htm

[John Hare]

These experts sure can be obtuse! Get a USB keyboard. Your system as described should have them. Your Windows should be '98 SE. Earlier versions didn't fully support USB.

[Fed]

These experts sure can be obtuse!

It comes from dealing with things like this....

The keyboard port pins are bent
 The think is about bring it back is that it's not really pins

John Hare, you should register so you can start on the path to the funny farm.  

[Computer_Commando]

1st of all, there are no pins on the PS2 connector.  The pins are on the keyboard/mouse plug.  There are no  keyboard port pins to get bent.  If the connector is damaged, it can be unsoldered and replaced.

2nd, if the BIOS does not support Legacy USB, a USB keyboard won't work.

[Raptor]

These experts sure can be obtuse! Get a USB keyboard. Your system as described should have them. Your Windows should be '98 SE. Earlier versions didn't fully support USB.

What did you call me, son? Do you want my obtuse fist up your *censored*?

[pcdoc4christ]

Obtain a PS/2 to COM or PS/2 to USB converter.

I agree with Raptor; i'm using a USB-PS/2 converter i picked up at a reasonable price from Radio Shack on this system and it works like a charm!