Gateway Parts

can I use a desktop keyboard in place of my laptop keyboard? I have a gateway laptop with Windows XP?

I have a gateway solo 5300 laptop with Windows XP and 384 MB ram. Can I hook up a desktop keyboard in place as temporary to use? If it is possible to do so, what is the proper procedure to follow?

Public Comments

1. You can always use desktop elements with laptops if... 1- the laptop can have things added in, it will have USB holes (like for flashdrives) 2- the keyboard you want has a cord that fits into the flashdrive slot
2. Yes you can, if it's a USB keyboard. Just plug it into the USB slot, and follow the steps to make it work. Hope I helped! :)
3. If the keyboard has a USB on the end of it... YES it will work. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/96/USB-Connector-Standard.jpg With the computer running just plug it into the laptop. I believe there are 2 slots at the right rear of the laptop. Usb's only plug in one way. So be careful.
4. generally, just buy a cheap-o keyboard that connects via USB drives. hopefully your laptop has a USB drive, haha! good luck!