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  1. Aug 10th, 2003, 12:43 PM #1
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    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.
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    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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    Re: Can I attach an external keyboard to a laptop computer?

    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.
    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.
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    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.
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    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)
    Yep, you got it.
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