Question : Problem: keyboard skips/jumps/repeats

Hi,
I have a Dell Inspiron 700M which has recently had the optical drive replaced (twice) the motherboard replaced (twice)and the keyboard replaced (twice).  I've also reformatted the hard drive twice in the last 4 or 5 months.  The USB ports now work fine, as does the optical drive (original problems).  However as I type (on the laptop keyboard), the cursor  periodically jumps to different lines, back and forth, and sometimes repeats keystrokes.  I've even had it switch keys (y is z and vice versa) although that has not happened in a while.  Any idea what is going on?

The Microsoft comfort curve 2000 keyboard is better although I think I have had some irregularities with that as well.  Thanks!

Lianne

Answer : Problem: keyboard skips/jumps/repeats

The cursor that jumps is probably due to your thumb accidentally tapping the touchpad while you are typing. Since the Ins 700m is a small system, you really can't avoid touching the touchpad while typing. I suggest that you connect an external mouse instead, and just have the touchpad disabled.