I can think of quite a few people around here who might benefit from using a PC ( = 'politically correct') keyboard ;-)
However, as far as computer keyboards go, I always keep a spare one handy anyway, so that when 6kg of low-flying cat lands on my existing one I'm not left with nothing to type on.
(Similarly I always keep a spare mouse handy, so that when a cat decides to 'kill' the one I'm using - usually by chewing through the cable - I can still use my computer).
Answerbank is really touchy. Posted before I had chance to Enter Further Question Details.
I was going to say that if you do then they are nowadays really cheap.
You can purchase something worthwhile for as little as £5.99( incl. p&p)
I was having a somewhat minor problem with my Keyboard... the letter D would sometimes print but Not always. So I went 'on-line' and bought a really super item for the price I have said.
I am Not advertising, so will refrain from mentioning a manufacturers name. However, I am 'over the moon' with the one I have bought and would say .....at the price, what does it matter if it fails after a statutory guaranteed period of twelve months. In fact, if my purchase fails within 6months I shall Not bother to make issue at 25pence per week.
When I bought me new PC last summer, I just put the keyboard that came with it, away in a cupboard, in case I needed it, and carried on using my small ADVENT key board that I have had for years.
My keyboard is an integral part of my laptop. It's not separate. It's hinged at the top and closes like a book. The keyboard is sunken into the bottom part of the machine.
Tilly.... If you reply to the question put by hc3461 I feel sure that you'll get good advice to sort-out your keyboard. However, if you do not feel confident to tackle a replacement of the keyboard then you could purchase a 'free-standing' item as I mentioned earlier at £5.99. and plug it into a USB socket on your laptop.
Fitting a new keyboard as an integral part of your laptop is Not too complicated and would be along the following lines:-