Lost use of parts of keyboard?

[Legacywr]

I have a Toshiba laptop, unfortunately, I’ve lost the use of some of, but, not all the keys?

Unfortunately, the keys I need to log in are some of the ones not working?

Thanks in advance

[Scooobydont]

Plug in a USB keyboard and use that, then replace your existing one. Keyboards are pretty cheap and loads of tutorials on how to swap them out (its pretty easy).

[voyds9]

If it's the @ you are missing, just try shift+2

If that finds it you have changed your keyboard configuration the English (US)

(Hope I understood your problem correctly)

[captain_cynic]

Scooobydont said:

Plug in a USB keyboard and use that, then replace your existing one. Keyboards are pretty cheap and loads of tutorials on how to swap them out (its pretty easy).

This.

It also might be that you've accidentally turned on Numlock on your laptop keyboard which can remap keys, plugging in a USB KB will let you turn it off.

[Legacywr]

If only I had one...

I may get a new one, as it’s 4 years old?

Any good deals in the shops?

Not online, as I may do it tonight

[captain_cynic]

Legacywr said:

If only I had one...

I may get a new one, as it’s 4 years old?

Any good deals in the shops?

Not online, as I may do it tonight

A keyboard is £6 for a no-name brand at Curry's. £10 for a Logitech on Amazon.
https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessorie...

As for cheap laptops, It'd depend on what you wanted, budget, etc... Presumably you'll still want to get data off your old lappy, so a £6 KB isn't necessarily a bad investment either way.

[Legacywr]

Thanks, I'll pop into Curry's this evening

Hopefully, I can find a tutorial on line...

[Legacywr]

Sorry, I've been baffled by old age...

Of course I have a USB keyboard

I'm unable to log in though, will my laptop automatically respond to the external keyboard?

[Munter]

Legacywr said:

Sorry, I've been baffled by old age...

Of course I have a USB keyboard

I'm unable to log in though, will my laptop automatically respond to the external keyboard?

It should do yes.

[Legacywr]

That’s worked thanks

Now, do I need a new keyboard? Or, is it something I could fix?

[imck]

Replace it. Probably around £30 depending on your Model.
Ebay is usually pretty good for new.

Obvious but make sure it is UK Layout.

[Oakey]

What model laptop?

[Derek Smith]

I bought a new keyboard for my Acer laptop. Worked ok for a while and then the spacebar stopped working at one end.

The touch was awful. A waste of £15.

And a lot of fiddling. I've got large hands. Replacing the thing was a trial.

I now use an external, wifi keyboard.

Edited by Derek Smith on Friday 28th June 19:04

[Legacywr]

It’s a Toshiba Satellite Pro... not sure what number though?

[imck]

Legacywr said:

It’s a Toshiba Satellite Pro... not sure what number though?

You will need the Model No. to get the correct Keyboard
Not seen a Toshiba for a while. Probably on the bottom or maybe under the Battery.
Can you post a photo?