So the changing the usb settings did the trick. The keyboard is now operational. The cpu thermal seems to have been a waste though..and in vain...its still showing at the 53c...although I suppose its better than before. > > > On 04/10/10 13:55, javadayaz wrote: >> would the thermal gel really be exhausted after a few years...wasnt long ago >> when i applied it, it seems. >> >> > One of mine's making a noise like an idling black cab - I've reseated > the heat sink and messed around with it - only way to get it to stop for > a while is to slap the box strategically. Driving me nuts, it's less > than a year old but spose I have to get a new one :( > > You can sometimes fiddle with smart fan settings in the BIOS if the > CPU's running too hot. Didn't work for me cos it's obviously plain > knackered but might work for you :) > > Paula
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