Intermittent problems, Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems – IBM 6644 User Manual
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Intermittent problems
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems
Symptom
Action
A problem occurs only 
occasionally and is 
difficult to repeat.
Verify that:
1. All cables and cords are securely connected to the
computer and attached devices.
2. When the computer is turned on, the fan grill is not
blocked (there is airflow around the grill), and the fans 
are working. If air flow is blocked or the fans are not 
working, the computer might overheat.
If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer 
serviced.
Symptom
Action
All or some keys on the 
keyboard do not work.
Verify that:
1. The computer is turned on.
2. The keyboard cable is securely connected to a USB 
connector on the computer. For the location of the USB 
connectors, see “Connecting cables” on page 9.
3. If one or more of the Rapid Access buttons are the only
keys that are not working, you might have these 
buttons disabled or not assigned to a function. Use the 
help system in the Rapid Access Customization 
Keyboard program to help diagnose problems with 
Rapid Access Buttons. To access the program and start 
the help system: 
a. From the Windows desktop, click Start.
b. Select Settings, and then click Control Panel.
c. Double-click Keyboard (Rapid Access). The Rapid
Access Keyboard Customization program starts.
d. Click Help.
If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer 
serviced.
The mouse or pointing 
device does not work.
Verify that:
1. The mouse or pointing-device cable is securely attached
to a USB connector on the computer. To find the USB 
connectors, see “Connecting cables” on page 9.
2. The device drivers for the mouse are installed correctly.
If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer 
serviced.
