Sadly, if the ports are dead and other PS2 and USB keyboards fail then I look to transfering what parts I can into a new box with another compatible motherboard.
It's out of stock, but 423 socket boards can be cheap.
http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=D850GBACNR-R
Then you get a new case and start moving it. The OS hopefully will run on worst case will have to be obtained and installed.
Do some checks to see what Sony wants for repair and then how much for motherboard, case/powersupply and maybe an operating system.
Best of luck,
bob
Computer Specs:
Sony Vaio
Windows XP Pro
P4 at 1.5GHz
128MB RDRAM
60G HD
I am having trouble with the computer..
First off for some reason, one day the mouse or keyboard stop working...so i tried a different mouse and keyboard with no luck....there are 2 USB ports in the front and one in the back...
It was plugged into the USB ports....I also tried the other old port also, i think its called the serial/com port? but still no luck....
Then I tried resetting the bios by taking out the battery on the motherboard....but once i turn the computer back on....the main bios screen came on, but since I cant use the keyboard to escape out of the bois...i cant get into windows....now i am stuck in the bois screen...i also tried buying a PCI 2.0 USB card....but i cant install it since i cant get in windows to install the driver....
ANY HELP PLEASE!?????

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