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    This keyboard/mouse okay

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by prescott, Jan 1, 2009.

  1. prescott

    prescott Notebook Consultant

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    :D I hope this is not too naive but I don't want to do the wrong thing.
    I have a USB keyboard and mouse from my old Dell desktop. Can I just plug them into my new laptop and use them?
    Thanks
     
    prescott, Jan 1, 2009
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  2. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Yes, you should be able to. It should work automatically. I did the same with a keyboard/optical mouse on my old desktop and to test on my laptop.

    Worked just fine! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jan 1, 2009
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  3. prescott

    prescott Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks Cin. Wanted to be sure Dell into HP would explode!!! lol
     
    prescott, Jan 1, 2009
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  4. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Nah..I don't think that will happen.... :D

    No explosions today..only if they are fireworks! :D

    Let me know how it worked! ;)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jan 1, 2009
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    Yes it should work just fine.
     
    ZERO88, Jan 1, 2009
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    prescott Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks much..I was worried for nothing.
    I just plugged them in and continued typing and mousing!! Worked like a charm.
    That is so nice because now I don't have to buy them. :)
     
    prescott, Jan 1, 2009
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  7. Cin'

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    I thought it wouldn't be any problem! :D

    Great, a super easy install, and you also saved some money to boot!

    :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jan 1, 2009
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  8. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    USB is a standardized port / interface, so does all other ports you might have on your notebook (i.e : VGA, DVI, HDMI, LAN, Modem, Firewire) except the power jack. Therefore brand of the external device doesn’t matter.
     
    PhoenixFx, Jan 1, 2009
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  9. Cin'

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    Yes, you are correct. I think Prescott was just concerned, and wanted to make sure he was doing the correct thing.


    Cin.
     
    Cin', Jan 1, 2009
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