Question : Problem: External Keyboard or PS/2 Port Not Responding

I have a Dell Laptop that has been working with no problems.  It usually docked to it's docking station.  On the docking station, I have an external PS/2 keyboard & external PS/2 mouse connected.  And both have worked fine - until this week.  The external keyboard is no longer working (mouse is).  I tried a different keyboard (which works fine on another system) -  and no luck.
I then tried undocking the laptop - and tried plugging in the external keyboard to the PS/2 port on the back of the laptop.  Still does not work.  I then tried plugging in the external mouse to the PS/2 port, and the mouse didn't work.
So now I'm thinking that it's the PS/2 port.  I have tried uninstalling the keyboard & mouse drivers, restarted and it reinstalls - but I can't get the device to work.
Any suggestions?  The system is running Windows 2000.

Answer : Problem: External Keyboard or PS/2 Port Not Responding

Try a USB keyboard - if it works, the problem is with the PS/2 port.  It can be damaged by voltage surges, static electricity, or improper plugging or unplugging of keyboards.