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Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems
v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.
v
See the parts listing in Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are
customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
v If an action step is preceded by (Trained service technician only), that step must be performed only by a
trained service technician.
Symptom Action
All or some keys on the
keyboard do not work.
1. Make sure that:
v The keyboard cable is securely connected to the computer, and the
keyboard and mouse cables are not reversed.
v The computer and the monitor are turned on.
2. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting
the computer each time:
a. Keyboard
b. (Trained service technician only) System board
The mouse or pointing device
does not work.
1. Make sure that:
v The mouse or pointing-device cable is securely connected and the keyboard
and mouse cables are not reversed.
v
The mouse or pointing device drivers are installed correctly.
2. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting
the computer each time:
a. Mouse or pointing device
b. (Trained service technician only) System board
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