keyboard problem

[Buzz1927]

The keyboard on an old comp of mine has stopped working (Windows ME, Pentium 1.2 G, 256mb ram) I tried another keyboard so I know its not that. Would it be a hardware or software prob? I don't know much about hardware, any help appreciated.

 

[elmarcorulz]

most likely hardware problem

 

[apj101]

did you try the old keybard in a differnet machine - did it work?
did you try a new keyboard in the old machine - did it work?

 

[Buzz1927]

I tried a working keyboard in the old machine.

 

[elmarcorulz]

did it work?

 

[apj101]

and did it work, if yes then old keyboard = knackerd
if no the computer = probably hardware knackerd

 

[Buzz1927]

No it didn't work. What hardware's knackered?

 

[elmarcorulz]

if both keyboards dont work, and one of them DOES work in other machines, then the keyboard port on your motherboard is shagged

 

[Buzz1927]

Can that be fixed or is it a new mobo?

 

[apj101]

depend were the damage is - i suppose technically you could solder on a new one but that would be quite an undertaking unless you confident with electronics. Personally i think its time for a new mobo.

 

[Buzz1927]

Bugger. Ok thanks for the help mate.