Laptop Keyboard Not Working - There are many issues that could affect the laptop keyboard. This can be caused by physical damage to the keyboard, or because of damage to the defective software. In this article, I will explain some of the possible causes of the problem and how to solve it.
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There are several reasons why a laptop keyboard can not work properly even not function at all. Although it is advisable to go to a professional computer technician, you can fix it yourself.
Below are some common reasons behind the laptop keyboard dysfunctional. I also have to provide some steps that will help you in overcoming these problems.
Issues
Some laptops certain keys do not function properly. When typing in a specific key, the screen is not the key question. Or sometimes must press hard, just to get a result.
Cause:
Below are some common reasons behind the laptop keyboard dysfunctional. I also have to provide some steps that will help you in overcoming these problems.
Issues
Some laptops certain keys do not function properly. When typing in a specific key, the screen is not the key question. Or sometimes must press hard, just to get a result.
Cause:
- Keyboard spilled by liquid.
- Dust that settles in the key.
- Key wear because it is often used to play games.
- Lubricant was dry.
How to overcome :
- Unloading all buttons by removing the keyboard layout using a screwdriver with caution. All rubber and key buttons are released, store in different containers.
- Clean the inside of the keyboard by using the swabs of cotton bud slightly dipped in water. Avoid too much water, because excess water can damage the keyboard. Clean the entire keyboard with extra pressure on the main room.
- Clean each button has been removed and stored in a container using a foam. This will help to eliminate the sticky substance that sticks to the bottom of the button. Allow to dry for 15 minutes after completion cleaned. After that, wash all key correctly using warm water, and allow it to dry completely.
- Spray a small rubber karet- stored in another container, and rinse with warm water. The rubber piece wrap with paper towels to dry more quickly.
- Place all of the key face down on a flat surface. Give a light lubricant, and let it dry.
- Once completed cleaned and lubricated, replace the keyboard with caution. Start by putting all the rubber on the keyboard, then attach all appropriate key positions respectively. Use fingers to meneksan all key down one by one until it is seated properly in the respective slots.
In this process might take up to 2 hours. Cleans and lubricates the keyboard will prevent permanent damage. Laptop keyboard finer than on an external keyboard, and is not suitable for playing games in the long term. To prevent damage to the laptop keyboard, you should use an external keyboard to play games on the laptop.
Certain Key button gives an incorrect character on the screen
Cause:
If the problem is an incorrect character, it is likely this is due to the software.
If the problem is an incorrect character, it is likely this is due to the software.
Solution:
- Go to Control Panel → Regional and Language Options Keyboards and Languages → Keyboards → Advanced → Change Key Settings
- Select the option "Between Input Languages" and click "Change Key Sequence".
- Select "Not Assigned" to "Switch Input Language" and "Switch Keyboard Layout".
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Character key keyboard letters numbers issued characters
Cause:
This can be due to software problems, or there is a possibility that you may have activated digital keyboard inadvertently.
Solution:
This can be due to software problems, or there is a possibility that you may have activated digital keyboard inadvertently.
Solution:
Press Fn + Num Lock or the Fn + Shift + Num Lock. This step will disable the digital keyboard. If the problem still persists, proceed to perform the following steps:
- Start → Search → Device Manager → press Enter. Or you can also open the "Device Manager" in this order: Start → Control Panel → Administrative Tools → Computer Management → Device Manager.
- Then you will see a list of laptop hardware. If you see a yellow exclamation mark on the icon "Keyboard", uninstall driver. Then install the driver again, and restart the laptop.
If the above steps do not solve the problem, you might want to try the following alternatives :
- Unplug the laptop from the power source and take off all connected external hardware. Once the laptop is turned off, remove the battery and wait for 5 minutes to pair back. Turn the laptop back.
- There is the possibility of damaged files could affect the keyboard. Restart your laptop. This will reset all file and returns an error, so that problems with the hardware and software can be normal again.
Another reason that may cause the keyboard can not work well are the compatibility issues of hardware / software in the laptop. Try running the laptop in "Safe Mode". If the keyboard turns out to be working in "Safe Mode", meaning the cause is software related. You should carefully inspect the keyboard driver. If there were any drivers are missing / corrupted, download the driver from the provider's website.
Above are some things that can cause problems on the laptop keyboard. We recommend that you follow all the instructions properly, before you open the laptop's own keyboard. If the problem is still yet to be resolved, you should ask for the help of an experienced computer technician.