Service Reference Guide, dx2000 uT 359782-002 D–15
Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems
Solving Keyboard Problems
Problem Cause Solution
Keyboard commands and 
typing are not recognized 
by the computer.
Keyboard connector 
is
 not properly 
connected.
1. Turn off the computer. 
2. Reconnect the keyboard to the 
back of the computer and 
restart the computer.
Program in use has 
stopped responding 
to
 commands.
Shut down the computer using 
the
 mouse and then restart the 
computer.
Keyboard needs 
repairs.
Replace the keyboard.
Computer is in 
standby mode.
Press the power button to resume 
from standby mode.
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CAUTION: When attempting to resume from standby mode, do not hold down the 
power button for more than four seconds. Otherwise, the computer will shut down 
and you will lose your data.
Cursor will not move using 
the arrow keys on the 
keypad.
The Num Lock key 
may
 be on.
Press the Num Lock key. The 
Num
 Lock light should not be on if 
you want to use the arrow keys. The 
Num Lock key can be disabled 
 
(or enabled) in Computer Setup.
Mouse does not respond to 
movement or is too
 slow.
Mouse connector is 
not
 properly plugged 
into the back of the 
computer.
1. Shut down the computer using 
the keyboard.
2. Plug the mouse connector into 
the back of the computer (or the 
keyboard) and restart the 
computer.
Program in use has 
stopped responding 
to
 commands.
Shut down the computer using the 
keyboard and then restart the 
computer.
Mouse needs repairs. Replace the mouse.
Computer is in 
standby mode.
Press the power button to resume 
from standby mode.
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CAUTION: When attempting to resume from standby mode, do not hold down the 
power button for more than four seconds. Otherwise, the computer will shut down 
and you will lose your data.
Mouse will only move 
vertically or horizontally, or 
movement is jerky.
Mouse roller ball is 
dirty.
Remove roller ball cover from the 
bottom of the mouse and clean it.