computer.hardware.question

[RedHedd]

Sounds like your ps2 port went bad.

[Hellow]

Sounds like your ps2 port went bad.

What I was about to say.

Although, this could be a premonition to a bigger problem with the motherboard of the computer. I would keep an eye out for any other things like this occurring.

[Sirrahsim]

hooray for new keyboards! Though this one is kind of wavy so it will take some getting used to!

[Lady's Human]

I wouldn't worry overly much about the rest of the motherboard. The way PS2 ports are attached and used makes them prone to failure, which is why we don't stock PS-2 keyboards as spares for the machines.

[Sirrahsim]

Now that I think of it there must have been a reason for switching my fancy ps/2 keyboard out for a cheapo usb one. I think I initially had this problem a while back
I picked up a new usb multimedia keyboard pretty much like my old one for $20 at wally world.

[blue]

Like LH said I wouldnt worry about the MB failing. Ive had PS/2 ports fail before without affecting the rest of the system.

[RICHARD]

If you toss the old one up in the air they make a satisying thunk when they hit the ground...not to mention the keys flying off!