I have a Dell Inspiron 6000 that has a number of keys missing. Any ideas on where to get a new key pad?

First, go to this link to find out if Your Battery Has Been RECALLED. http://support.dell.com/support/batteryrecall/index.aspx/en/main?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=anavml
Second, go to this link and Download/Install all the Current Updates for Your Model.
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&os=WW1&osl=en&SystemID=INS_PNT_6000&catid=-1&impid=-1

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I have a Dell Inspiron 6000 pv and I am not sure what you mean by the "lock" key. There are 2 lock keys on the computer: Number lock - which doubles as the Scroll lock when combined with the "Fn" key. Either of these can be toggled on or off. To enable or disable, simply press the key. If the lock for Caps or Num is on, the led just left of the power button will be lit.
On the Inspiron 6000, behavior for the NUM lock can be set in the system set-up. I am assuming the issue you are having has to do with how the lock is configured in the setup. Try adjusting the behavior to see if this helps fix your problem.

You just want to refresh battery from the BIOS. There problem will be solve

ok need more input or call dell and be rdy to spend time on phone for service u must have the service key and the model number...

there's no point man, who gave you this idea?

You could image or ghost the old drive, but you need to have access to it from another system with storage to save the information as there no way to have both drives installed in this model. I believe the easiest and preferred method would be to perform a clean install. You can use a borrowed OS CD provided you have your own product key. You could then get an external USB enclosure to connect your old drive to retrieve data.

buy a new one an install it in ya ***

Hi
Update laptop bios go dell.com check for update of your laptop model....
Thanks

You can also pick up the batteries less expensive than most computer places at batteries plus. And yes it sounds as though it is the batteries charge is getting low, especially if it runs fine when the battery is out and you have it plugged in.