I remember using something called wondershare mobile go but that requires a PC.
Never had the phone so cant help with ROMs but Cyanogen can't be too bad.
Try removing and reattaching the keyboard. If you know your model and stuff you can just use an online guide to get help to do so.
Also though this might not actually be useful but I think windows login screen has a virtual keyboard option where the mouse can be used to type.
i used to go out to the recycling center every couple weeks and look at the crts and other electronics people would drop off. Usually screens were broken or severely scratched from being tossed around. Did find a good one here and there, but never anything like a 1080i widescreen crt.
I have a few of those boat anchors in my basement I tried giving away but no one wanted them, So anyone close to Columbus, Ohio area that wants them, (26", 2x 19") please come get, for free.
Is it piracy if it was released for free? Not in my opinion, but I also think it's not piracy if buying it isn't owning it, and it's not piracy if you can't buy it from the original creators anymore.