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Third party repair Problem Keyboard and mouse not functioning, customer stated that USB failed prior to touchpad and keyboard failure. Though the heat and fan issue may not be directly related, it is something that should be corrected when the unit is disassembled. Though it could have caused enough internal heat to warp motherboard (hmmmm) 09/01 ------------- This will be an on going repair ---- ---------- To make a determination whether the keyboard/mouse controller should be replaced or the whole motherboard. Flatpak VLSI chips are really complex to remove and replace. And have to weigh in cost/time/customer factors to get a balance that is acceptable to everyone. The customer The store owner My time. 09/02 After additional tests... This board was heated to see it could be the notorious nVidia/AMD North/Southbridge problem where solderballs were losing contact, [typically on HP/Compaq units made by HannStar] . When warming the unit the motherboard did...