Can I attach an external keyboard to a laptop computer?

Can I attach an external keyboard to a laptop computer?

I know it may sound unusual but I want to do it because I am afraid of damaging original keyboard if I play too much games with it.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Just shove it in the back and it should work.

If its PS/2 then you *may* have to reboot or something. USB will be PnP.

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Originally posted by sbasak
Can I attach an external keyboard to a laptop computer?

I know it may sound unusual but I want to do it because I am afraid of damaging original keyboard if I play too much games with it.

Thanks for any suggestions.

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Most(?) laptops are compatible with what are called docking stations. You can plug in a keyboard and/or a monitor and probably other peripherals as well.

siyan's response is the easiest. Most laptops have a PS/2 port for either a mouse or a keyboard. You could also get a USB keyboard, that way you wouldn't have to restart to install it.

plug it in and play for usb, (restart needed for ps/2 keyboards)

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Originally posted by Bloit
plug it in and play for usb, (restart needed for ps/2 keyboards)

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Yep, you got it.