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New MQ Dell Keyboard Woes - NE Region MT


Posted: Dec 13, 2011

Has anyone been successful in using an adapter to hook up their old keyboard to their new MQ Dell computer?  I hate the low-profile Dell USB keyboard they sent me and all of my other keyboards have PS2 connectors.  After being unsuccessful at going out shopping to try to buy a new USB keyboard with a higher profile, I purchased an adapter to convert a PS2 keyboard to a USB port hook-up but it does not recognize the keyboard.  Just wondering if anyone else is having the same issues? 

Not an answer, but... - MT

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I do expect to have the same problem soon though. Thanks for posting this question. I have a USB keyboard which I hate and would love to go back to a PS2 with my laptop, but didn't know you could buy an adaptor. I will look into that and watch closely for any replies you get. You might try posting on the Tech Help board. When I had tech problems, I got a lot of help there.

PS2/USB adapter - BH

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I have an adapter and it works just fine. It connects a PS2 to a USB connection, but I am still using the original computer. I did not get the new computer to go with Windows 7.

Adapter - anon

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I got mine on Amazon, it is an Adesso adapter with a piece in the middle with the connectors hanging off of it. It has to have the middle piece or it won't work.

keyboard adapter - rethinking career

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Have you tried a different USB port? Sometimes the ones in the front of the computer are different, I forget why but a tech guy told me that once.

So you might try in a different port.


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