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You haven't tried an external keyboard yet, right? No idea if they work during POST with laptops though.
No Start Condition - plus BIOS freeze
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New #12
Well, it's definitely the keyboard. Some keys work, some don't.
The ENTER key on the number pad works to start the laptop, and if I press that ENTER key on the "Edit Boot Options" screen it starts right up.
So it's usable as long as you don't need to type anything that requires TYOASDFJK;ZBN or Esc or any F keys, or any direction keys!
Still can't always get into BIOS, or if I do, move around there.
Took it apart this morning to check all connections and get the P/N off the keyboard. Removed the 3V battery to check it too, which resets the BIOS - no change.
New keyboard is $24 US with free shipping!
For the geeks:
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New #14
There was another one for $18 but the numbers don't match exactly so I'm not going to chance it!
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New #15
An Update:
The keyboard arrived yesterday (evidently it was on a slow boat from China - maybe literally!).
Just finished installing it. All is good.
All problems were the result of a failed keyboard.
A good learning experience!
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