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Title: Keyboard port pins broke; need alternative.
Post by: trelement on August 01, 2005, 09:33:27 PM

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?

Title: Re: Keyboard port pins broke; need alternative.
Post by: merlin_2 on August 02, 2005, 05:16:59 AM

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

Title: Re: Keyboard port pins broke; need alternative.
Post by: uisquebeathus on August 02, 2005, 05:24:37 AM

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

Title: Re: Keyboard port pins broke; need alternative.
Post by: Raptor on August 02, 2005, 05:30:15 AM

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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.

Title: Re: Keyboard port pins broke; need alternative.
Post by: trelement on August 02, 2005, 09:44:02 AM

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.

Title: Re: Keyboard port pins broke; need alternative.
Post by: trelement on August 02, 2005, 10:51:54 AM

Would soldering anoither port in be hard...

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

Title: Re: Keyboard port pins broke; need alternative.
Post by: merlin_2 on August 02, 2005, 11:00:06 AM

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

Title: Re: Keyboard port pins broke; need alternative.
Post by: John Hare on August 19, 2005, 05:01:29 PM

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.

Title: Re: Keyboard port pins broke; need alternative.
Post by: Fed on August 19, 2005, 06:16:06 PM

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These experts sure can be obtuse!

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

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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.  ;D

Title: Re: Keyboard port pins broke; need alternative.
Post by: Computer_Commando on August 19, 2005, 08:59:27 PM

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.

Title: Re: Keyboard port pins broke; need alternative.
Post by: Raptor on August 20, 2005, 10:27:37 AM

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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*?

Title: Re: Keyboard port pins broke; need alternative.
Post by: pcdoc4christ on August 20, 2005, 07:20:33 PM

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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!