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Laptops keyboard form a huge part of our lives, and when they break we start to panic. The keyboard is one of the first parts to break because of the amount of usage it has to endure. Luckily this doesn't mean you have to throw your laptop out. No matter how your keyboard broke, there is a how to fix  Dell Inspiron B130 laptop has keyboard  solution.

First, remove the battery and unplug the system.  Hold the power button for 30 seconds and then power up.  That may fix the problem.  If it does not,

the next thing to try is an external USB keyboard - borrow one from a desktop system.  If it works, there's a good chance that it's just the keyboard in the system, which, if you want to fix the problem, you will need to replace.

If the replacement keyboard doesn't solve the problem, then the fault is with the system board - that is probably not an economically sensible repair on an older system like this one - it's a $200+ repair.Dell Inspiron B130 laptop has keyboard problems

The Dell Inspiron B130 was one of the first laptops to use Pentium M technology to provide a total computing experience. The Dell Inspiron B130 provides robust audio and video and 32-bit technology. However, the Dell Inspiron B130 has substantial issues concerning its keyboard, which affects other components and causes several system problems.

      Typing keys
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            The Dell Inspiron B130 keyboard has a problem with typing keys sticking and popping out of place. The keys are touch sensitive keys that can be damaged easily by hard keystrokes from individuals that are heavy-handed when typing on the keyboard. This problem can be solved by purchasing a keyboardist template that fits over the Dell Inspiron B130 keyboard. It acts as a buffer while striking the keys.
      Non-spill resistant
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            The keyboard for the Dell Inspiron B130 is not spill resistant, which means that spilled liquids can go through the keyboard and directly to the system board unit. The keyboard of the B130 sits right over the main system board. What separates the keyboard from the main system board is a thin metal component with a thin film-like sheet. To avoid spills, a keyboard template can be purchased to fit over the Dell Inspiron B130 keyboard.
      Unwanted delete key interruption
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            When typing a document, the Dell Inspiron B130 keyboard can cause the cursor to jump to previous parts of the document. This triggers the delete key to erase certain sections of the document. This happens because the keyboard sensor is a circuit that is made of soft film on the left side of the keyboard and can fail easily.
      Causes video cable damage
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            The Dell Inspiron B130 keyboard, the video plug that connects to the system video card is under the numeric keys 1, 2 and 3, and the alphabet keys Q, W, E and R. Over time, typing in this area can impact the video screen and cause black or blue screens. The video plug sitting under these keypad arrangements causes a short to the video card when stricken. This problem can be solved by purchasing another video card.
      System "freeze" problem
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            Dell Inspiron B130 system freezes related to the keyboard are common. Sometimes the keyboard attempts to use other input and output addresses that have devices already assigned to them. This causes a clash and may freeze the computer. A reboot and reassignment of the keyboard to another input and output address may be needed to get the system working again.
      Solutions
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            Dell Corp. has a knowledge-based engine on its websites for all of its computer system. There is information on problems concerning the Dell Inspiron B130 laptop has keyboardthat can be used to solve a particular keyboard problem, or it may point to alternative solutions regarding the maintenance, operation and replacement of the Dell Inspiron B130 keyboard.