My USB keyboard / mouse doesn't seem to work anymore

[Charlie Kravetz]

On Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:06:19 +0000
David Fox <dfox94085 at gmail.com> wrote:

> This just happened on a brand new box I bought last month.
> 
> I'm running Ubuntu Intrepid (but the same thing has happened on
> Sabayon) x86-64 on it and it has been running smoothly until last
> night. Suddenly the PC locked up and now I can't boot into the system.
> I've tried both normal and recovery modes repeatedly to no avail.
> 
> What happens is that the system will usually spit out messages during
> the bootup saying that the USB device is not accepting reads, and when
> it finally boots up, I have no keyboard or mouse, and the only thing
> to do at that point is hard power off the machine.
> 
> I've tried repeatedly to unplug and plug in the keyboard (it's a
> Logitech cordless desktop EX 110, purchased at the same time I bought
> the computer).
> 
> Oddly enough, the BIOS recognizes the USB keyboard at least, and also
> the mouse, since I can see the info about that during the bios output
> before I get the grub menu. And, I can navigate through the grub menu,
> so at least the keyboard still works.
> 
> I am now trying a Ubuntu Jaunty Alpha 3 CD which boots fine, lets me
> use the keyboard and mouse, so obviously something is wonked with
> respect to the current installation of Ubuntu Intrepid on my box. I
> tried both 2.6.27-9 and 2.6.27-11 kernels, and both normal and
> recovery mode (the latter spits garbage over the menu, making it look
> like it might be misinterpreting the keyboard).
> 
> Do I have any recourse but to reinstall at this point?
> 

Obvious question, you did try new batteries, right. Also, I had one
that I had to reconnect using the buttons underneath every time I
started the system. Gave it away in frustration. 

good luck,

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Charlie Kravetz 
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