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Activate WiFi without keyboard switch
Hi all,
I had a bad accident with spilling on my computer. I have an Inspiron N7010. Some of my keys still work but, unfortunately the switch to allow WiFi doesn't. Is there any way to turn on WiFi without the keyboard? I have hooked up a keyboard to my machine to use. Also, does anyone know if the keyboard can actually be replaced or do I have to get a new computer!!!!
PudgyOne
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December 27th, 2011 13:00
jenkinsde27,
F2 to enter the bios. It can be a problem.
A new keyboard or an external keyboard will work.
Rick
jenkinsde27
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December 26th, 2011 11:00
I state that mine is an Inspiron N7010. And, I am not well versed in the BIOS, but even if I did change that to 'NONE' my question is how to then turn on the wireless without the keyboard
Bay Wolf
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December 26th, 2011 11:00
It's fairly easy to change out the keyboard.
<ADMIN NOTE: Broken link has been removed from this post by Dell>
somms
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December 26th, 2011 11:00
Not sure about your specific notebook but some Dell notebooks have the option of setting the wireless hotkey to 'NONE' in the bios settings...
jenkinsde27
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December 26th, 2011 11:00
Thanks, any idea if I can actually buy a replacement? I can't find it on the Dell website
Bay Wolf
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December 26th, 2011 12:00
You can find one here.
http://www.parts-people.com/index.php?action=item&id=8870
jenkinsde27
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December 26th, 2011 12:00
I'm very sorry, I had read the Welcome post and it said to put it in there
Bay Wolf
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December 26th, 2011 12:00
I just didn't want your posts to be deleted.
Did you see the link that I posted for a keyboard?
Bay Wolf
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December 26th, 2011 12:00
jenkinsde27,
Please edit your signature and remove your Service Tag Number. It is a violation of the TOU that you agreed to . If you don't, your posts may be deleted.
jenkinsde27
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December 26th, 2011 21:00
Yes I did thank you very much --- my immediate problem is my other question though. I really need to get online and can't do it because the WiFi key doesn't work --
Bay Wolf
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December 26th, 2011 22:00
Either way may work.
PudgyOne
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December 26th, 2011 22:00
jenkinsde27,
Sorry, no F keys there.
Start, control panel, windows mobility center. You can turn the wireless adapter on/off from there.
Rick
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December 26th, 2011 22:00
Let's make sure that the wifi adapter is enabled.
Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings
There you should see your wireless adapter. Right click on it and enable it if it is not enabled.
Then right click on it and Connect.
PudgyOne
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December 26th, 2011 22:00
jenkinsde27,
Start, in search type
osk
hit enter or click on the osk file. This will bring up the on screen keyboard.
Rick
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December 27th, 2011 10:00
Did you not have the option avail in the BIOS to set the Wireless Hotkey to 'NONE'!? You may have lost the WLAN card during the spill...