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Question posted by adrianfenderling6091 on August 1st, 2013

Replace Original Keyboard With Usb Keyboard.

My original keyboard is destroyed, so I plugged it up and used a USB keyboard. However, my USB keyboard doesn't work. Hoew to enable my USB keyboard?

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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on August 2nd, 2013 12:15 AM

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Greetings - First, You need to be sure that your USB ports are working. Secondly, try going to Start > Control panel > Mouses and Keyboards > Usb Keyboard > Properties and check if it is not disable. Lastly, your can enter into the Bios and check if USB keyboard is not disabled there. Here are your computer's Guides.
http://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Acer/TravelMate280/65969

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TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 7

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TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 22

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TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 24

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TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 26

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TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 34

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TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 36

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TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 80

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TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 84

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TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 88

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TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 90

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TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 105

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