NEW KEYBOARD ~ Or can I just replace it and keep my computer on and running?
2007-01-16 17:07:24 · 12 answers · asked by butterflywithangels 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Technically, no.
In real life I would not risk it. If you happen to plug it into the PS/2 slot even a little off there is a slight risk of a short circuit (there is current flowing through that connector) ... very slight but I have seen it happen.
This will fry the connector & since that is not a servicable part of the mainbaord you will have trashed the whole motherboard.
Like I said .. it's very unlikely to happen, however, for me personally it seems like a foolish gamble.
USB connectors do not face the same risk because their physical design makes it impossible for any metal leads to connect incorrectly.
A PS/2 connector can be inadvertently forced with the inapproppriate pins into the socket.
regards,
Philip T
2007-01-16 17:38:42 · answer #1 · answered by Philip T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is the same keyboard, I've had no issues with unplugging and plugging back in. With Microsoft, it should detect the new hardware and you would be set to go, but my experience is that switching keyboards sometimes still freezes, so save any work first. With Linux, I have never had it freeze, so if the new keyboard doesn't work you can plug the old keyboard back in.
2007-01-16 17:15:34 · answer #2 · answered by jims 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For PS/2 keyboards, people recommend you turn it off and then connect the keyboard. Experience tells me this is not a real issue, you can remove it and reconnect it even when it's on. For all other keyboards, you can have it on.
2007-01-16 17:50:03 · answer #3 · answered by Sorin R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on what type of keyboard you use.. if it is a USB keyboard, you can switch while the PC is running. but if its a PS/2 one, then you need to turn off the PC first
2007-01-16 17:12:09 · answer #4 · answered by aalok_deep 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your computer won't recognize it if its is a PS2 keyboard unless you reboot, but a USB keyboard is just fine.
2007-01-16 17:45:07 · answer #5 · answered by jkomets 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u have an USB keyboard or an ps2 to usb converter attached to your ordinary keyboard,then u might not require to reboot...
but if its a normal ps2 keyboard it might not work..
better try for switching it off or rebooting..
2007-01-16 17:31:40 · answer #6 · answered by soumya b 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hummmm...... I am not sure of the timing as there might be other factors responsible for a slow shutdown but these could help your curiousity: - Windows XP::: Using one finger: -First press (Windows button) then (U) twice. (Win + u + u) - Windows Vista:::: Using one finger: -Win + Right Arrow + Enter or Ctrl-Esc + Right Arrow + Enter - Windows 7:::: Win + Right + Enter (as in Vista) Hope this helps
2016-03-29 01:08:19 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely not with USB keyboards.. if that's what you have
2007-01-16 17:12:27 · answer #8 · answered by Halfie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You might have to reboot, but you can keep it on.
2007-01-16 17:11:06 · answer #9 · answered by Underground Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep it running
2007-01-16 17:10:06 · answer #10 · answered by Me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋