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dell m4600 keyboard wont work help


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sorry using onscreen kkeyboard to type 

worf fine  the next day  didn't 

cant even  enter  bios

the next day it  worked  

3  next days same would  work  then stopped  shutting down pc

only the little  rubber  thing  above  the  letter  B to move cursor worked but typing  wont

 

ribbon flex cable .?
someone help find keyboard.?

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dell precision m4600

i7 2760QM

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MX500 crucial SSD 500GB.

win 10 21H2

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  • raptorddd changed the title to dell m4600 keyboard wont work help

Assuming that reseating the keyboard cable didn't work, the first step would be to replace the keyboard and keyboard cable.

Dell Precision M4800, M4700, M4600, M6800, M6700, M6600 all use the same keyboard.  (Some Latitude E-series models use the same keyboard too.)  You can get them on eBay or whatever.  Note that there are backlit and non-backlit versions.

 

If the keyboard replacement doesn't work, you're looking at motherboard replacement.

 

To get by in the meantime, find any old USB keyboard and use that.

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  On 11/8/2023 at 8:47 PM, Aaron44126 said:

Assuming that reseating the keyboard cable didn't work, the first step would be to replace the keyboard and keyboard cable.

Dell Precision M4800, M4700, M4600, M6800, M6700, M6600 all use the same keyboard.  (Some Latitude E-series models use the same keyboard too.)  You can get them on eBay or whatever.  Note that there are backlit and non-backlit versions.

 

If the keyboard replacement doesn't work, you're looking at motherboard replacement.

 

To get by in the meantime, find any old USB keyboard and use that.

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could be the flex cable the end that  connects to the  motherboards  i see the flat pins have worn by the  clip that hold them .. 

 

i do not have a spare keyboard..  

mine doesn't have  backlight .

dell precision m4600

i7 2760QM

8GB ram

MX500 crucial SSD 500GB.

win 10 21H2

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after testing for a while i found out that pressing 2 keys makes the keyboard stop.. that is key number seven and key number eight.

if i press lightly it works but after i press harder it just stops working..  any ideas if it can be fixed.?

 

 

dell precision m4600

i7 2760QM

8GB ram

MX500 crucial SSD 500GB.

win 10 21H2

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  On 11/15/2023 at 5:12 AM, raptorddd said:

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backlight and non backlight can be used.? i have non backlight i can buy the one with backlight.?

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You can use a backlit keyboard, as I have done with my M4800 (but I stored the new keyboard away until I need it.) So it should work. Even the BIOS will pick up that it's backlit and will give you options.

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  On 11/15/2023 at 5:12 AM, raptorddd said:

@Aaron44126

backlight and non backlight can be used.? i have non backlight i can buy the one with backlight.?

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As @Kitje said, you can swap out the keyboards (backlit/non-backlit); the system will figure out which one you have and react accordingly.

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  On 11/15/2023 at 10:35 AM, Kitje said:

You can use a backlit keyboard, as I have done with my M4800 (but I stored the new keyboard away until I need it.) So it should work. Even the BIOS will pick up that it's backlit and will give you options.

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  On 11/15/2023 at 2:17 PM, Aaron44126 said:

 

As @Kitje said, you can swap out the keyboards (backlit/non-backlit); the system will figure out which one you have and react accordingly.

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thank you both.. i didnt know...  one last question.? are aftermarket one ok from amazon.? but most do not have the ribbon flex cable. mne doesnt work

dell precision m4600

i7 2760QM

8GB ram

MX500 crucial SSD 500GB.

win 10 21H2

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  On 11/15/2023 at 6:09 PM, raptorddd said:

thank you both.. i didnt know...  one last question.? are aftermarket one ok from amazon.? but most do not have the ribbon flex cable. mne doesnt work

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I'd personally avoid aftermarket ones. It's better to source one from a reputable reseller that sell replacement parts for Dell. I got mine from PSAParts in the UK, I don't know if there are any where you live.

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  On 11/15/2023 at 6:16 PM, Kitje said:

I'd personally avoid aftermarket ones. It's better to source one from a reputable reseller that sell replacement parts for Dell. I got mine from PSAParts in the UK, I don't know if there are any where you live.

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used ones on ebay i guess then. 

thanks

dell precision m4600

i7 2760QM

8GB ram

MX500 crucial SSD 500GB.

win 10 21H2

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