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DISASTER STRIKES!!! please help!!!
GadgetGeek:
Is that on the side that connects the IPAC to the computer or the keyboard to the IPAC? If it connects the keyboard to the IPAC, don't panic, just use a USB keyboard (like others have suggested above) to do your keyboard maintenance (hooked up to the mobo). Then as time permits, get the inport fixed.
If it is the side that connects the IPAC to the computer via the PS2 port, then PANIC. OK, don't panic, just carefully reposition the piece, touch the 3 loose connections with a hot soldering iron and you should be back in business
krick:
What is damaged is the keyboard INPUT port.
Many people use their cabs without a keyboard plugged into that port at all. It's not necessary for playing games unless you need the keyboard for some reason.
So what people here are suggesting is that you plug a USB keyboard directly into the back of your computer (into a USB port) if you need a keyboard.
If you MUST use a ps/2 keyboard for some reason, you can buy the IPAC USB cable and run the IPAC into a USB port on the back of your computer. Then your computer's PS/2 port will be free to plug in a keyboard. Though I haven't done this myself, I believe it will work. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.
Finally, you could just do the "right" thing and find someone with soldering skills to resolder the keyboard port for you.
hulkster:
oh okay, i gotcha. well right now im just unplugging the controls/ipac ps2 wire and then plugging in the keyboard if i need it. i understand now :-) okay, so my weekend isnt shot after all! whew! i have a usb keyboard at work i can use, so no sweat. i emailed andy at ultimarc to see if he can help me, but i may just leave it broken. we'll see.
AndyWarne:
No problem, I'll be in touch via email. We can repair this free of charge.
Andy
Yander:
Andy your customer service always amazes me