Keyboard not working in DM...sometimes

MickeyRat · 2014-11-02 14:21:02

I've been living with this problem for a while. I have a KVM switch for switching between multiple computers. So, as far as my computer goes, I'm guessing it looks like the keyboard and mouse are plugged into a USB bus. The thing is that the keyboard works fine in the grub menu but, sometimes it doesn't work in the display manager. If I reboot from the DM it'll usually fix it but, occasionally I've had to reboot multiple times. I've tried both LXDM and LightDM and both have the same problem.

Given the hit and miss nature of the problem, I really don't know how to approach it. Any ideas would be welcome.

Last edited by MickeyRat (2014-11-02 14:24:17)

MickeyRat · 2014-11-05 11:25:33

Giving this one a bump in case someone that can help missed it. I won't bump it twice. Anyone?

MickeyRat · 2014-11-17 11:26:14

I know I promised not to bump this again but, I got some more info. This morning I had to boot it 5 times to get the keyboard to work in the DM. There's a boot message that comes up and says 2.nnnn usbhid 2.n.n.n. can't sdd HID device when it doesn't work. I tried to get the numbers but, it started working before I could. Perhaps one of you could tell me how to get more information.

Also I did a little research and I did find that I might have left out a bit of important info. The hardware in this case is an HP laptop. So, there is a built in keyboard as well.

ewaller · 2014-11-17 16:32:22

MickeyRat wrote:

I know I promised not to bump this again but, I got some more info.

No worries. We don't consider it a bump when you provide additional details It demonstrates initiative. I which I could reward you with help, but I've no suggestions.

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#1 2014-11-02 14:21:02

Keyboard not working in DM...sometimes

#2 2014-11-05 11:25:33

Re: Keyboard not working in DM...sometimes

#3 2014-11-17 11:26:14

Re: Keyboard not working in DM...sometimes

#4 2014-11-17 16:32:22

Re: Keyboard not working in DM...sometimes

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