OOPs.. I Don't have to do it again

Our 5 year old Acer Extensa laptop is being dismantled by Nandan. 2 years and a month old, and he can use the windows key to pop up the start menu, use the touchpad to go to his favorite program (skype, to check if Gaan-ma is Off ine or not). Other shenanigans include opening all sites one by one in the favorites bar, playing minesweeper, changing skype profile image, changing windows user image (dont know how he manages this one), playing Reversi at expert level setting (maybe watching me on it most of the time) Recently though I found two of the keys missing. After searching and finding the parts, the problem was how to put them back! I cannot offer any images here, though it would have been helpful. To fit the key back, follow these steps - Take out all pieces, dont leave anything on the keyboard. Usually there are 3. The button, and two other parts. - The 2 parts apart from the button will fit into each other like an X - In the case of Acer keyboard, one piece will go into the othe

But works perfectly in safe mode! Works with external mouse instead of touchpad! Wierd. Full scan did not find a virus. Including a rescue disc scan booting from Linux ;) Was getting perplexed and frustrated. The system became unresponsive the moment the username password screen came up. Most posts pointed to a likelihood of failed driver. The problem of all things was the BATTERY! Apparently due to age, it was not providing enough power for the keyboard and mouse. Also it would work if you disable the Microsoft ACPI compliant control from the Device Manager. Best option is to replace battery.

Been using for about 2 months .. Newness and excitement is wearing off :) Still polishing after a dirty drive though. Engine could have had more power. Had opted for the 1.3 JTDM (the smallest diesel for the model), so cant really complain. Has the nasty habit of stalling when moving off even at the slowest of speeds. Looks are nice. No denying!