Dell dimension E310 Keyboard failure after replacing hard drive

devongg · 11-04-2009, 10:08 AM

Dell dimension E310 Keyboard failure after replacing hard drive???

**Tyree** · 11-04-2009, 01:54 PM

Try another keyboard--try the suspect keyboard in another PC.

nicole_kidman · 11-04-2009, 02:45 PM

You could try running System Restore from Safe Mode to undo the restore which wiped out your keyboard inside Windows, and/or to try a different restore date. You can find instructions to run System Restore from Safe Mode.
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Is this a USB or PS/2 keyboard? Have you tried a different keyboard or tried this one on another PC? When was last time you replaced the battery on the motherboard? Clock errors are frequently a sign of a weak battery.

You might start by replacing the battery if it's more than ~2-3 years old. A 3-Volt CR2032 coin cell battery costs ~$2-$3 at Walmart, Target, etc. Unplug PC from the wall and press/hold power button on tower for ~15 sec. Open the case and remove the battery. Press/hold the power button again for at least 30 sec. Install the (fresh) battery, right-side-up and see if it boots ok now.

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Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,356 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Dell dimension E310 Keyboard failure after replacing hard drive Try another keyboard--try the suspect keyboard in another PC. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

11-04-2009, 02:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
nicole_kidman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 10 OS: windows xp	Re: Dell dimension E310 Keyboard failure after replacing hard drive You could try running System Restore from Safe Mode to undo the restore which wiped out your keyboard inside Windows, and/or to try a different restore date. You can find instructions to run System Restore from Safe Mode. or Is this a USB or PS/2 keyboard? Have you tried a different keyboard or tried this one on another PC? When was last time you replaced the battery on the motherboard? Clock errors are frequently a sign of a weak battery. You might start by replacing the battery if it's more than ~2-3 years old. A 3-Volt CR2032 coin cell battery costs ~$2-$3 at Walmart, Target, etc. Unplug PC from the wall and press/hold power button on tower for ~15 sec. Open the case and remove the battery. Press/hold the power button again for at least 30 sec. Install the (fresh) battery, right-side-up and see if it boots ok now.